I am posting this for my brother so please call him with any questions. His number is 318-423-4848. I have had the pleasure of riding this horse as well as riding with this horse. He is the best woods horse bar none I have ever laid my eyes on. If you point him he is gonna go without hesitation no matter what. You can shoot off of his back day or night. He will NOT hurt you in any situation you put him in. Tangled up in vines, soft mud dosent matter. He dont panic no matter what. He is 15.1 hh and has a very smooth running walk and singlefoot gait. He is as sure footed as they come. Anyone that has ever ridden a horse can ride this guy. I would say a kid can ride him as long as they know what they are pointing him at such as ponds ect... because he is gonna go. Bring your best horse with you and go see how he stacks up against Frankie.