Primo is the living definition of what a good temperament should be!  At only 4 years of age, he handled beginner riders and children with care and never took advantage of their inexperience.  His name means "mottled", as he displays "Bend Or" spots that resemble the dark spots on an Appaloosa. 
Here is a link that describes this unusual color pattern:  http://www.equinecolor.com/unusual.html .

He completed two "limited distance" endurance rides in 2006 - the Mt. Adams ride and my personal favorite, the Klickitat Trek.  I felt he was still too young for any more endurance rides last year, so we will reintroduce him to it slowly again soon.