Mr. Apollo is not being ridden until he's at least 4.5 y/o; however, he is getting put through groundwork and roundpen bootcamp. I find that working with horses on the ground until they are fully developed is the best course of action, especially for warmbloods and drafts. Apollo has really developed wonderful self-carriage and balance with no rider at all. Apollo's success is in part due to his phenomenal breeding, but taking time with youngsters should not be discredited; it really works so well.
Roundpen: F2U Stable base (edited by me) Apollo: @aussieabby Tack: None Rider: F2U Base (edited by me) Boots by @ghostsonqs