Eli is very friendly and likes people. He is easy to catch, saddle, and bridle. He stands tied quietly to be bathed and groomed. He was with a trainer who rode him at the walk, jog, and lope. He will also gait if ridden by someone who understands how to collect him and move him into a gait.

In 2018, Eli was enrolled in the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge with youth rider Alayna Fuller. The pair rode on the trails and over obstacles. Alayna also started jumping Eli. Alayna has ridden Eli in an arena with over 20 horses and he did well.

Alayna says, "He rides bitless or bited. I’ve also carried a flag on him and he doesn’t mind. He sidepasses to the mounting block or a fence so you can easily get on. He’s not a spooky horse at all. He lunges both directs w/t/c. He side passes both directions as well. He walks, trots, gaits, canters. He’ll also park out on command and he is super easy to catch in our 10 acre pasture. "

He has great potential as a trail, pleasure, or dressage horse.

Due to his ringbone, he should not be used for endurance riding, jumping, play days/gaming/barrel racing, or strenuous trail riding (such as riding in mountains or for multiple days at a time).