I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. My son who is now 10 was given a mini before he was a year old. So him and his horse literally grow up together. Manny has been a great way for my son to learn everything on-grooming, saddling, riding, everything. He did and still does every once in a while to have an attitude, but nothing terrible bad. I have some great pictures (not on the computer, but can scan them) if you would want to see them. Manny is now 12 years old and we will never get rid of him, he is a part of the family.