Chips has been to the campground, the county fair and everywhere in between. You can ride him down the side of the road or in the arena, he's safe anywhere. He can go quitely down the trail or if you want you can fire him up and run 9-0. He's ridden hundreds of trail miles, goes through water, over bridges, he will carry saddle bags without a problem, this horse is not spooky,clips, shoes, loads hauls the best. He does have some minor arthritis issues, but with good care and a little maintenance he will be serviceable for a long time to come. My daughter wants more of a project horse and he's got to go.