This mare is broke! She has been rode by the experienced and the inexperienced. Rode primarily in the mountains and river bottoms. She ropes and dragged caves to ths fire. She will get up to side of trailer for mounting. Clips, loads etc. She is super easy to get along with. No spook or buck. My 73 mother rode for years. She has been ride barefoot with no problem, she can be shoed. Where we check our cows, we ride through a draft horse herd, free range sheep, goates, turkey, geece and pigs. She also carries a flag would make a nice queen in horse. This is outstanding mare for anyone. Great with first time riders.