He has good ground manners and very easily trots, backs, and stops with a lead line. He is currently working on squaring up, and it is coming along nicely. I've taken him over a couple of showmanship patterns, and he does well with them. He lunges well, but he doesn't enjoy it (swishing of the tail occasionally). He picks up all feet, and stands for grooming. He will easily load into a two horse trailer, and is always eager to go. He is easy to catch, and comes when called. He has been saddled several times, both english and western. He has been lightly started under the english saddle and bareback. He handles well and has shockingly never tried to rear or buck. He is taking very well to being ridden. He still tosses his head a little when pressure is applied, but after more work I'm sure he'll easily accept the bit and it's pressure. He is ready to be finished out in the event of your choice! His movements are great for dressage, and conformation classes. He isn't spooky, and has been taken over some trail-in-hand obstacles (bridge, and poles). He gets along well with other horses/ponies, and does fine when by himself. He is up to date on all his shots, and coggins.