Pickles has been riding in the mountains and across water. Beach rider also. She will swim with you. She trailers well and camps like a dream. Miles of trails. She is road safe. Great for farrier and vet. No kick or bite EVER. I love this Mule. I can not say anything bad about her. We are traveling more and getting ready for retirement. I need to thin out the herd. She is excellent with my grandchildren. She does not like to ride alone, prefers anyone on the farm to go with her. W T C. Her Canter is so fun! She is better on the trail than in the arena. I am 5 ft 8 in and she rides me nicely.