The ultimate step up pony. She is basically the epitome of what everyone is looking for in a pony. She has plenty of go for a step up pony, but is gentle and honest enough that my beginner 7 year old son has been riding her. (She is his pony) My son takes her on trail rides when our family goes out or rides her around our place, and my daughter did barrel racing and poles with her last summer. She does great with all of it.
I believe she would be best appreciated as a step up pony since she has so much to offer, but could definitely grow with the right rider even if they are more beginner. She's not a deadhead, so she does like to move out , but she is responsive and listens, even to my son's small hands. Also ponies well if you prefer that.
Good with time off. Neck reins or direct reins. Absolutely never bucked, reared, or kicked for us.
I really don't have anything bad to say about her, except occasionally she can get bored or impatient and will paw a little when tied. She was also a little pushy on the ground when we first got her, but I have seen significant improvement with this, just thought I'd mention it anyway. My son can now go out to the pasture, catch her, and lead her in with a rope around her neck. Absolutely loves attention and scratches. Easy to catch. Bottom of the pecking order.
She is worth her weight in gold.
I haven't taped her, but I believe she is probably approximately 12 hands, maybe more. Small enough for the little kids, and big enough for my 12-year-old or even older kids. 16 years old.
It took us years to find a pony like this, but we are getting out of horses now, and we need to let her go. We'd like to see her go to someone who will use her and appreciate what she has to offer. She's been sitting a lot this summer, so she needs to get back in shape.
Good hard feet, does great barefoot.
We also have a full set of tack to sell with her.