I've ridden just a couple handcock horses and didn't like them very much. They seem to not get as soft in their faces and need repeated lessons to get something you are training them to "stick and stay" in their brains, but several people love em, so just your opinion I guess. Skipper W bred horses however, are very, very trainable and learn quickly with a good attitude, from the horses I have messed with. I am sure other people will have a different opinion that varies greatly, lol!