This 13 year old, grey gelding was a Champion small junior hunter, but he can do it all - amateur level hunters, level 4 jumpers, equitation. He looks and rides bigger than his 15.3 7/8 measurement card. He's extremely easy to ride, to keep, in attitude, in step. Ok hack mover but a great jump. Great on the flat and out on trails. He's never been lame; his meager presence in the show ring has been completely owner-related. She showed him only once in 2006 and 2007 and hasn't ridden for more than a year. An adult from our barn showed him 3 times in 2008 in Adult Amateur Hunters -- Champion twice and Reserve once. Another showed him in 2009 in low jumpers and placed in 3 of 5 classes. Chimay is perfect for a beginner or advanced rider, timid or brave. You can't help but love this horse. He needs no prep.