Laredo is a light to your riding aids. Will slow and stop off your seat. Neck reins, has a nice jog, lope and side passes easily. This horse is good with his feet, athletic and fast. This horse does ride in a curb, gives to curb pressure and has been riding in a correctional bit. I have had this horse as a three year old. I started him. I did one year of ground work with him. I have put some miles on him where I live. Laredo does need a advanced rider.