This breed's versatility and trainability endears it to it's owners, who swear by the horse's intelligence, soundness and eager to please. It's step is typically light and springy. They were also the mount choice of many cavalry soldiers during the Civil War. The height ranges from 14.1 to 15.2 hands. It has an expressive head with a wide forehead, large eyes and short, well-shaped ears; the profile can be either straight or slightly dished.