Hennessy is a 2018 OTTB gelding with a solid foundation from a successful racing career and a calm, workmanlike attitude. He is a big, scopey horse who thrives when given a job and a confident rider. Background and Training Retired from racing at four, Hennessy was let down and lightly restarted before joining Sterling Elite Sporthorses at five. He transitioned seamlessly into our lesson program and has proven himself reliable with riders across a range of abilities. Rideability and Temperament Hennessy is steady on the lunge line and patient with beginners, but he truly excels with intermediate to advanced riders who can give him more challenging work. He is eager to please, enjoys having a job, and responds best to a rider who likes a forward, athletic ride. Jumping and Performance Primarily campaigned in the jumpers, Hennessy is a scopey speed horse who has been jumped to 1.00 m with 1.10 m singles. He is careful and bold, with the scope to comfortably clear higher fences for a rider who wants a forward, competitive ride. Ideal Home Hennessy is best suited to a gutsy, talented rider who enjoys a forward-going mount and wants a horse with scope for the jumper ring. He would also continue to be a valuable schoolmaster for a program that can challenge him and keep him engaged.