Lightening is proficient in Parelli Training up to level 3 and we have raised him since he was 2 and enjoyed jumping and showing him. Unfortunately, lightening was diagnosed with some arthritis in his left knee last year, after competing in California and clinic-ing at Galway Downs. Lightening has a GREAT personality, he is super smart and definitely into his person. He has lovely movement and doesn't know he has arthritis, as he chooses to play with his pasture-mates, cantering around with them when others are being caught. Lightning is taught to lie down, loads like a dream, easy to bridle, and can be ridden in a rope halter (Parelli hackamore ). He'll ride on the trail alone and he definitely strides out, tracking up with his hind end. Even though Lightening's jumping days are over, he has a lot to offer a new owner who wants to enjoy scenic views of trail riding. Lightening readily chooses to canter his nice slow canter in circles in deep sand or in the field. He has many years left and we hope he can give joy to someone who wants to trail ride, or just enjoy mostly walking from horseback.