These are photos of Intimidating litening at his ISU graduation day.  He's being ridden by his student trainer, ISU senior  Joel who is an animal science major hoping for a job in the cattle industry. Joel has a little experience training older horses but Litening was his first green breaking and his youngest horse ever.  Joel came from a stock horse background and has used ranch horses to work cattle and lead trail rides in the Black Hills.  He focused Litening's training on excellent manners both on the ground and in the saddle.  As you can see, Joel could kneel on Litening's back with no problem and hook a leg over the horn with no problem.  Joel could rub Litening's poll, neck and shoulders with his boot.  In addition, Joel had Litening going both directions at a walk, trot and canter, and backing willingly and freely.  When dismounted, Litening followed Joel and cuddled right up, just like the pocket ponies we know these horses to be.    Before loading Litening to come home, Joel ground-tied him, and picked up all four feet and pounded on them like a farrier.  I am extremely pleased with the training Litening received from this nice young man.  This was the first Arabian/Saddlebred Joel had ever ridden and  he was impressed with Litening's gentle nature, quick learning and flexablity.  Litening is just 2 and a half years old, so Joel was careful not to overwork him.  This horse looks to me like a sold hunter prospect who will also go western and trail for fun.   He's a steal at $7,500.