Naturally smooth and easy to ride so it doesn't require any special knowledge or skill to enjoy. Walking down slowly is never a problem and he has just the right amount of go to get the job done if you want to move on and gait or climb a hill and see what's up there. I've had Soldier in some very tough/tight/tricky places and he has never let me down, and actually been quite amazing in a spot or two where we really had to be precise and steady.
It's always fun to have an excellent student and this boy is sure enough got what it takes to be on the Honor Roll. All the routine stuff like baths/clipping/loading/ unloading/standing to mount/shoeing/etc are so simple and easy to do. He's just another one of those really great horses that's born to be a trail cold calling list partner and he literally gets better with every step on every ride. He stands a little over h at this time but will likely get to ish when he's fully matured making him such a great size for about any type riding.
While I may be too old to join Uncle Sam's army, I'd be sure to find a way to be in the army with this Soldier... Head Picture Alt. Picture Shadow is one big ghentle giant of a trail buddy He casts a big Shadow.Beaucoup's Shadow does cast a large shadow 'cause he is a big boy. At h, this y/o is built like a Sherman tank and Shadow is big enough to pack the larger rider who can mount him but it would be hard to find a sweeter/gentler horse.
He has the same wonderful disposition all his brothers
exhibit and might even take it a notch up in the gentle department, if that could be possible. Every time Lisa rides him she comes back grinning from ear to ear and always comments that he is totally obedient and compliant answering every request with a confident yes
. Although I know there is someone out there who couldn't ride him, I have a hard time imagining who that could be. He is simple/ easy to ride whether you want to walk or gait and while he never gets in a hurry you can get him to move out just for the asking.
Just like every horse we own, he is grain fed % feed twice daily, fat/healthy, stall kept and still has the laid back disposition to make most anyone a great riding partner. On the trail he's always very careful to step in just the right direction and keeps his footing perfect. He's got the same wonderful gait that all these boys have and he'll do it with one rider or two as we've found him totally happy to ride double.
