Freckles is a retired cutter. He will carry you on any level of trail or outside riding. Very well trained. More woe than go. We have him on previcox and osteomax for his front knees. Is not lame but maintenance required to keep him comfortable. Is used to being out with other horses in the pasture. Probably would not be happy in a stall. We have owned him since he was four. I am 74 and ruptured my Achilles last year. He carried me everywhere even while I was still in a cast. Can saddle or mount from either side.m