Not for a beginner or timid rider, his confidence comes from you. He is a great guy with a big heart. Good for farrier, loads, bathes, stands to be mounted, high lines for overnights, good with dogs, no buck, bolt, rear or bite. Great in a group in front or back, I have not taken him out alone but he will separate from a group. Afraid of fly spray yet super trail steady. He is UTD on all shots and teeth were floated in the fall. Many weekends and overnights at Benezette, Allg State Park, Kelly Pines and more. We are only selling him due to his size. We need the shorter horses now and the new mare is at the trainers waiting for us to empty a stall. Reasonable offers considered.