Bentley is a very intelligent young horse with a very bright future ahead of him! He has all the buttons, side pass, pivot, neck rein, he is super soft will bend around your leg, slide stop, ect. Though his pedigree does not scream barrel horse I have raced him against an off the track gelding and he held his own. I really think he would be a great step up horse for a confident rider looking for their first jump into the competitive barrel horse world. However I have not had much time on the pattern with him, but what little I have, he has really excelled. He shows a great drive and want to please. Bentley is already loping the pattern. With very little work will be ready to haul. I have also taken him out and cut some cattle on him I think he would really make a really nice roping horse, always has his eyes on the cow. I can drop the reins on his neck and he will track the cow on his own. He has been trail ridden nothing fazes him! I was told when I bought him that he was broke out for pleasure. I don't know the validity of that statement, but he collects nice and has a super jog. A really nice over all prospect!!! I am asking 1500 right now and that is negotiable make me an offer!!! ************UPDATE************* Bentley is now high loping the pattern! Took him to his first exhibition he handled is like a pro! couldn't ask for a horse with more heart and try. His price is now firm.