Panda is a calm, quiet youngster, and he's a joy to school and handle. He's never offered any bad behaviors at all throughout his backing. He's now been under saddle since February, and he's going walk, trot, and canter nicely.

Panda is an honest, straightforward horse, with no inclination to resist or evade. He's happy to let his rider be in charge, and he's a hard worker. He's nicely forward but always happy to come back to a walk. To date, he's never spooked or been excitable under saddle.

Panda lives primarily outside in a ten acre pasture in a herd of three, and he's the low man on the totem pole. He comes in for several hours a day for feeding, grooming, and work, and he's happy to nap quietly in his stall. Panda loads like a champ, and he's a gentleman for the farrier.

Panda is healthy and sound, with no history of injury, illness or vice.

Panda's castration is scheduled the second week of April.