Augustus is a super smooth gaiting gelding that is built like a tank! He has a super thick neck, strong hind quarters and a beautiful face to go with it all. Augustus lives up to his name with his regal presence and stellar way of traveling. He is a sight to see! He has a light palomino coat in the winter that turn a dark gold in the summer, a snow white mane and a huge white tail. Augustus has a kind and loving disposition and is incredibly smooth to ride. He is extremely friendly and very, very affectionate. He LOVES people and will come to you know matter what he was doing. He loves to be handled hugged and loved! Augustus's ground manners are excellent and so are his gaits. He is very easy to catch, halter, lead, clip, bathe, tack up, load/unload and trailer. On the trail Augustus is stellar! He is very sure footed and will cross anything you put in his path. He will skillfully climb hills and carefully pick his way down steep embankments. He is not spooky acting at all! Augustus is very reliable and enjoyable to ride. He is very level headed and intelligent and does not get bothered by things on the trail. He is a been there done that type of trail horse. Augustus stands to mount/dismount, walks and gaits on a loose rein, canters, rides great, listens to leg and verbal cues. He hops on and off the trailer and trailers out great. Augustus will stand for hours to be bathed, groomed and handled. He is super smooth to ride and just stunning to look at. His gaits are exceptional. Augustus will gait for you at various speeds (all of them smooth). He is a very well gaited horse that is super fun to ride! He gets along excellent with other horses and will go anywhere in the group. Augustus is also excellent to ride out alone on. He has been a trail horse all of his life and it shows on the trail! Augustus has been exposed to country life and busy city streets. He is an excellent trail mount and arena performer. He is fun to ride, easy to handle and willing to do what ever you ask. He is a very pleasant horse that is a joy to ride and a pleasure on the trail. Augustus is an incredibly smooth horse to ride with looks like no other. Advanced beginner riders on up will love riding this stellar horse. This horse has everything that anyone is looking for in a trail horse and companion. See over ten videos at www.americantrailhorses.com