Phil is a do it all kind of horse. Show ring, game for the toughest trails, loves water, good in a barn or out in a herd, goes barefoot or shod as well as an any saddle or bareback. Lots of rhythm and head shake, lovely over stride and no camel walk nice rocking canter. Uses any bit and rides English, western, in a halter you name it. Easy to load, haul, etc and so far is the same horse everyday. A true pleasure to ride.