When I say this is my all time favorite horse it's because he is so much fun. Surprisingly soft mouthed and sided for his size . We ride him bareback, western and English . He rides in a 3 piece snaffle, ties, trailers, trims, all like a regular size horse dispite his giant size, he is 18.1 hands but so insanely fun to ride and be around. I will not sell him as a beginner horse only due to his size but he is an absolute gem. my time constraints are the only reason he is for sale , he would be great in a dude program for bigger riders ! Priced as he is only because I know he's a hard sale with his size, not because there are any holes with him