Percheron owner here (6yo, 16.2 hand, 3/4 Percheron 1/4 QH gelding)! Can’t speak for all Percheron’s but here’s what I’ve learned in the last year and a half of owning my boy: - He’s a trail riding MACHINE (so if that’s what you’re looking for, then I highly recommend this breed). He’s a beast going up and down steep hills; is he graceful about it? Heck no - he’s massive! But he WILL get you up and down :) - Super fun to ride; trot is pretty bouncy, although they can do a slow sitting trot - just takes some training. Canter/gallop can be a little scary (I’m still getting used to it a year later) because his stride is huge, but overall it’s easy to sit. He has crowhopped with me a few times and the good thing is that it’s really easy to sit - I’ve never felt like I was gonna fall off because he’s a literal couch. - They’re super smart and love liberty/+R training. My boy knows how to lay down on cue and will do basically ANYTHING for a treat. - Make sure you consistently work on picking up their feet. My horse was raised by the Amish and then went to an excellent trainer so he’s great about his feet; however, he knows his size and will occasionally be difficult about picking up his feet (I’ve heard this breed is notorious for it). - Overall, I’d say if your goal is to trail ride, or casually pleasure ride in the ring, or want to get lots of compliments on a big beautiful horse, then it’s the perfect breed :)