Have owned for 3 years. Very well brike and trained. One hand reins, does show 360's, side passed, backs, loads good, clip without twitching, stands tied. Been trailed ridden a lot. We have ponied other horses on him, popped a whip on him, ridden in traffic. Not spooky, sound, sane. Knows leg cues. Smooth gaits. Have cantered him. Rides in a fast flat foot walk on loose rein. Will walk slow in a group. Nicest gaited horse I have ever owned. I am 74 years old and would ride him anywhere. If you do not ride with good hands he will probably not work for you. I ride him with a bit not a snafle. I ride him with a western saddle with back cinch.