Shooter was our main lesson horse last year and will continue to be until sold. He has been ridden by ages 2 to 60 years old and all abilities. He is a super fun horse to ride. This winter we would grab Shooter out of the pasture any where from once a week to once a month when it was nice for a lesson and put an 8 year old beginner on him for her lesson and he would ride great! It's so nice not having to make sure you ride a horse a few times a week so they are good for beginners to just hop on a have fun.