Pops is an older model, but he is built stocky to last forever. He makes a great little cow-horse. Backs, sidepasses,spins. Right now is mainly used as a rodeo horse. He is a solid 23 second pole horse. Places anywhere from 1D-4D in barrels, but is usually top 3D. Competes in NLBRA. Been to Fianls in Pueblo, CO. He does compete at local rodeos and NBHAs. I have taken him to Chuckwagon races, went swimming, he team sorts, competed in the Extreme Cowboy Trail Course, 4-H: won all around speed event horse, Flag Carrier at rodeos, Been in parades, won Rodeo Queen, loves to trailride down narrow paths. Nothing bothers this horse. He is pretty well bomb proof. BUT he is a catty little guy and takes a good rider.