Chigger is a great little mule.I bought chigger in November 2011 with the intentions of making a cart mule out of her, I have since gotten into reg Shetland ponies and do not have room for both. I do not know if chigger would be broke enough for a child because I have only rode her the one time. She does have shoes on the front end.I can text or email pics. Jenn 573-270-0188