Essie is a tall elegant mare solid bay. Easy to handle all around, great trail mount will ride out alone or in a group. No vices or issue never raced clean clean legs currently in front shoes for trail riding. No issues keeping weight just a very solid horse. Exposed to heavy equipment, traffic, dogs and cattle! Recommend advance beginner and up possibly appropriate for a beginner in a program. Loads of trail miles needs finish in the arena for chosen discipline.