Jj is a 2000 model gelding we bought him as a weanling and have had him ever scince he is approximately 16 hands. He will require a more experenced rider as he dose like to test new people. He would be a great trail riding horse. But will require shoes if riden on any type of rocks as he in tender footed. For any more information about jj please call or text me at 785/ six four eight/ 0181