Buyer question
How long does a Missouri Fox Trotter horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Missouri Fox Trotter horse a lifespan of 25–30 years.
Source: the Missouri Fox Trotter horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Missouri Fox Trotter horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A gaited horse from the Missouri Ozarks, bred for rough country and long days in the saddle. Its fox trot, walking in front and trotting behind, is smooth and sure-footed, and its temperament is famously calm.
- Origin
- Ozark Mountains, Missouri
- Best fit
- Trail, ranch, beginners
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Hardy, easy keeper)
- Temperament
- Calm, gentle, steady
What to weigh
A Fox Trotter needs a rider and farrier who understand gait to keep it smooth. As an easy keeper it can gain weight and needs diet control.