Tessa01

[rockerchick2300]

poor baby :( what monsters :'( <3

[MsDancegenie]

I am shocked to see the state of this beautiful mule and cannot for the life of me think how these injuries occurred, they are horrendous. I know it's easy to say in hind sight but I feel I would have called a vet to the trainers property before I even moved her just so they could see the state of her. I really feel for you, and especially when there seems to be no satisfactory conclusion to your ordeal. I wish you every success with whatever you go forward with.

[Brummfussel]

Was hat dieser "trainer" bloß diesem Tier angetan!! Er muß zur Verantwortung gezogen werden....unbedingt! Was muß die Tessa bei ihm ausgehalten haben,um solche Wunden davon zu tragen...man kann es sich nur schwer vorstellen.

Schade,das sie den Kampf verloren hat.....das ist sehr traurig,Arme Tessa.!Bye,bye...

[dioplaysbass123]

looking at the pictures from the website and going by what the trainer claimed, they said that she stopped in the middle of the road, it looks alot like shes be hitched up to the back of a truck and dragged. also looks like they did soring on the poll of her head in an attempt to get her to move through pain pressure from the bridal or halter, like some people do with walking horses on there fetlocks. all incredibly inhumane and down right out of order. id like to drag the trainer behind a truck

[shyhannahrose]

I would gladly horsewhip the so called "trainer" until he looked just like this.

[Ishtiama]

What in God's name did they freaking do to her? How on earth did she sustain such horrific wounds?

[smoothmule]

It won't let me post the website address here. Do a search for tessasordeal

[elf3111]

People piss me off. >.<

[bestoddisee]

I hope that you've published the name(s) of the so-called "trainer" who is responsible for this. That was horrible! I am so sorry for your loss. It must have broken your heart to see her like that. You need to make sure that NO ONE EVER TAKES ANY ANIMAL TO THOSE PEOPLE AGAIN. The link to her website is not working. I tried to find it. You should consider sueing in civil court. These monsters need to be taken down!

[bestoddisee]

I hope that you've published the name(s) of the so-called "trainer" who is responsible for this. That was horrible! I am so sorry for your loss. It must have broken your heart to see her like that. You need to make sure that NO ONE EVER TAKES ANY ANIMAL TO THOSE PEOPLE AGAIN.

[MiniMouse411]

It looks like she got burned badly. To me she looks hairless. I dont mean to be rude or anything but she may of been burned.

[carablake81]

I went to your website about Tessa, and I'm very saddened by what happened to her. It's definitely not right what occurred, and it's frustrating that through the inaction of the Missouri Humane Society that the trainers can't be charged. I hope that somehow things will work out for you. Hopefully others aren't sending their animals to be trained with those men, after your sad and cautionary account of Tessa's ordeal...

[AmericanNoodle10]

o my god im sort of crying couse i love horses and i hate to se them hert

[MiniMouse411]

@AmericanNoodle10 Please learn how to spell and correct please. I know what u mean tho but some dont.

[Jillyskyesmama]

So sad, I am so sorry for what you have had to go through, how devastating :(

[1madason]

from the type of injuries it looks like she was drug possibly tied to the back of a truck. I am so sorry for your loss. No animal deserves this kind of treatmeant. Animals are here a soul guides for us to learn from not to be treated like this.

[dallasbarnone]

I would be willing to bet the coward scum bag trainer tied her up and pulled her with a vehicle or tractor, as i said before, the bastard should be shot. I hope the disgusting PIG reads my words, die in hell , judgement day is coming you cowardice loser.

[AlleMeineLiebe]

Omg that is awful! What did they do to her??

[Traildraft]

I read your story on Tessa's website. I hope you get some closure soon.

[cabelasportsmen]

did you sue them?

[smoothmule]

Thank you all for caring about what happened to Tessa, because of the ineptitude of the Investigators for the Missouri Humane Society, the prosecutor had nothing to use to prosecute these people. Do a search for Tessa's website, Tessasordeal to learn more about it.

The Humane Society would not help me and I could not do it alone. They did not do their job and on top of that, they stiffed me for the vet care they ordered at the university hospital.

[Louisedamsbo]

@smoothmule Sorry, i rated your comment down, it was an accident!

I'm sorry to see what happened to your dear Tessa, its unbeliveable that some people could do this, cause it doesn't look like something she could have done to herself! :(

[elf3111]

@smoothmule People piss me off. >.< That "trainer" should be hung from the nearest tree, and left for the buzzards to pick their bones. Did you try contacting your local news station to see if they wanted to do a segment on Tessa's story? The bad press for the athorities may have been enough to light a fire under their butts to get them to do something.

[dougsgirl63]

This animal was burned it looks like

[dougsgirl63]

The link to Tessa's story does not work.Did they ever punish these people and do you have the correct link?

[TheRosa63]

Poor mule. why in the world would any trainer feel torturing some poor animal will achieve results. you better put the word out to the humane society and they will investigate and prosecute if they detect it in other animals. by the way I would pursue a lawsuit against him if for no other reason then to put him out of business. I least you were able to put him out of his misery. some people are just CREEPS!!!!!!!!!!

RRRRR.

[kissmyapp]

"having lots of problems" is a huge understatement. That's beyond abuse, that's just evil & sadistic. That poor animal.

[Shawnshawna]

Im sorry there are people out there like that=( My horse was abused by a trainer. You have to be really careful nowdays. Im sorry for your loss

[smoothmule]

Sorry about that. It was fine yesterday, hopefully it's temporary

[Spelbound13]

it isnt working :(

[sparklespers0n]

Couldn't get your website up..

[smoothmule]

The trainers who were responsible for her care are listed on her website. I cannot say what they did to her because I don't know what they did but I feel her pictures there tell the story even if she couldn't and this all happened while in their care.

[whodriver]

OMG! What did they do, drag her behind a truck?! I am SOO sorry for your misfortunes and the loss of this wonderful mule! How can I help? Who was the "trainer" who hurt her so badly?! Even if we can't get the authorities to press charges, maybe we can put the name of the trainer out there as someone to avoid at all costs!

[xTIFFKSx]

omg :( thats so bad is she ok?

[smoothmule]

Tessa was euthanized as a result of the injuries she sustained. IT's been a year and we have never been able to convince the prosecutor, in the county where this happened, to file charges.

[ddyer2463]

This mule looks like it was drug behind something! For this animals sake, press charges against him so that he doesn't do this to another animal!

[dallasbarnone]

WHOEVER did this- needs to be shot, the subhuman piece of garbage is not a trainer and needs to be put away for life. I honestly dont know how you kept from taking the guy apart-- I would have, theres no excuse for this or any other "training" abuse that goes on . SUE the maggot and shove him into the gutter where he belongs. Anyone that knows mules knows they will not hurt themselves , this was done on purpose.out of anger. I hope he rots in hell for it

[ladybloodrose]

omg that poor girl!

[navynail]

Hey I am sorry to see your baby that way. I wish I was there to help you during that time. Miss you all. Love your Hawaii friends.

[Billagirl246]

dang stupid trainer

[pushesrb]

I can't imagine how anyone who can even call themselves human could do this to such a beautiful creature. What a gorgeous girl she was! I am very sorry for your loss, and you have my most sincere sympathies. Good luck with your pursuit to ensure those "trainers" get everything they deserve and at least some justice for your beautiful Tessa.

[trinitygsd]

I am so deeply sorry and so very moved by your story. There is no excuse for what Tessa endured and anyone - ANYONE that would do such a thing to an animal needs to be brought to accountability. Justice for Tessa. Write to the appropriate agencies to have these people brought to justice. The cruelty inflicted upon Tessa in unthinkable. Tears here in the southwest.

[ponypalbud4]

that's horrible! who did that? how could anyone do such a thing?

[Equestrianjumper567]

omg!!!! i saw the website she is so cute how could they do that to her! did you sue the trainner who did it??

[wrangler409]

This is just horrible! I saw Tessa's web page and she was absalutely gorgeous! And from the videos she seemed incredibly smart and sounded very friendly - just like a mule. :) I'm really sorry all this happened. I hope this "trainer" is brought to justice.

[Yzenrider]

That is such a shame. When you can, understand not wanting to jeopardize the case against the people that did this to your beautiful mule, but when you can please let the world know who did this so others can avoid sharing your tragedy.

[horseshoesandboys]

thats so awful im soo sorry!

[skippythewonderhorse]

Poor gal.. Im very sorry for your loss.

At least she was able to come back to you before you had to let her go..

[tinyocarina]

I really don't know what to say other than I am so, so sorry. Tessa's story and this video had me in tears. I hope to god that this "trainer" is outed for the horrific and cruel man that he is. She was a gorgeous mule and I hope justice is served in this case. So sorry for your loss.

[zhongda]

Let me just say, there is a special place in hell for people who abuse animals. I am so sorry that you and Tessa had to go through this. Whatever you do, do not let this rest. Make sure that everyone knows what this man did, drive him out of business, never let him be able to do this to another animal again. Tessa was a lovely girl- my sincerest condolences.

[smoothmule]

Thank you so much, there has been an out pouring of support since I created her web page. With all of the letters, calls and faxes, I hope to hear from the authorities soon and I will post events as they happen at her website.