I purchased Geric when he was 8. He had 6 months of dressage training, and I turned him into a trail horse. He has more whoa than go. He needs a good leader as he has tenancies of being worried on the trail. He does not bolt nor does he rear. He is a good boy and really tries to please. He went through an ulcer treatment protocol this summer. He was a perfect patient and got a clean bill of health from the vet. He is now on Excel and feeding 3 times a day/pasture. He had not been ridden in several months and he was a perfect gentleman when started again. This is not a horse you need to lunge before riding. Take him out, saddle up, and go ride. You cannot go wrong with this horse. Plus, he had an awesome foundation.