Bentley is a trail master. I can put anyone on him from age 6-75 and he always take care of them. He loves to trail ride. He is not spooky but if something startles him he plants his feet. He doesn't mind the dogs racing around. He crosses water, bridges, down logs or any other obstacle in front of him.

I have been using him in my lesson program all summer and we really enjoy him. However he spends most of the lesson bringing the kids to the middle. I took him to Abrahams Vet clinic and had a lameness exam done. I was wondering if he was sore but they gave him a clean bill of health. I think he just honestly doesn't enjoy working in the arena.

I would like Bentley to find a primarily trail home. I don't think he minds the occasional arena work but definitely enjoys the trails more. Unfortunately here he spends more time in the arena than out of it. We have hauled him to Volga (trails) and he was fabulous. He is easy to load and haul. He is easy to groom and tack, he can be a little lazy about picking up his hooves. Sometimes when he has spent the last few days in the arena it will take a minute to open his mouth for the bit. Ben stands quietly for mounting and we have started teaching him to pick you up from the mounting block. He does neck rein but sometimes needs a reminder with leg pressure. He is not barn sour at all. He will trail ride out alone with very minimal fuss (might look behind him but never tries to turn around). He will also ride away from the group if you decide to split off. Bentley side passes, pivots on his forehand and haunches.

Bentley is middle to lower in the pecking order. He gets along with mares and geldings. He is up to date on all cares. He is great for the vet and farrier, he is currently barefoot but if regularly ridden on hard trails I would recommend shoes. He does have a current coggins. He is great for baths, he is easy to load and haul. When I bought Bentley they said he was also broke to drive but we haven't driven him. Bentley also spent a week at the Eastern Iowa Horse and Pony Camp this summer and everyone adored him. Our horses are turned out 24/7. They are in dry lots during the day with free choice grass/alfalfa hay and out on pasture from 7pm to 8am. Bentley only receives a small handful of grain to get the fly supplement we feed all of our horses.

If we don't find Bentley the right family he is welcome to stay. I just think there is probably a family out there who spends more time on the trails than we do that is looking for a solid gentleman to add to their family.