Tess

Trainer Notes: Tess is a pretty mare and gets along well in the pasture with others, but is dominant at feeding time with some horses. She is not fond of having her back feet trimmed, but with patience and a gentle approach, they get done. She is food motivated, leads easily, will back with light pressure. She’s learned to yield front and hindquarters, the head down cue and to calmly stand for all four feet to be picked up. She does not appear to be saddle trained to any significant level, but we have had a saddle on her and she is an active, willing learner. Tess has beautiful movement and could be a lovely cart horse.

Health: Good; however, she has calcification on a rear pastern and a large impalement scar in her chest. Radiographs indicate an old fracture and arthritic changes in injury area.  She has exhibited intermittent lameness/stiffness that passes after warm up. The prior pastern injury could be the reason for rear trimming sensitivity.  Vet indicated future riding should be limited to light riding with a light rider.

Issues: Tess has limited tolerance for trimming rear hooves with some farriers.  She needs a patient, gentle, but confident handler/farrier while trimming.

Adoption Fee: $350.  On regular vaccine, worming, and hoof care schedules.

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