tavern is a small gaited paso fino mare. she is great with kids on the ground and will let them crawl all over her. i have taken her to birthday parties and lead kids around on her but i have never let a child take the reins and ride alone so i can't say if she would be a good kids pony or not. she is gaited and can be rather fast so i would say that she would be better for an intermediate rider. she will ride bareback with a halter and lead rope or with a snaffle. i have never taken her on the trail but i was told from the person i bought her from that she was a good trail pony. i would like to see her go to a home that rides on a regular basis or that has experienced kids that will care for her. here is a link to a slideshow of pictures.