They were lucky, sometimes the horses were too skittish to even be seen, other times they’ll eat right out of your hand. Depended on their prior interactions with humans, if any.

“That include you?” He grinned, pecking the man’s temple and making a makeshift halter for the horse while she sniffed for treats. She jerked her head at the rope around her nose but a few kind words and pats and she realized it was okay.

“Will have to pick up some gear for yea in Valentine but let’s try without it for now. Hop on up her back” he instructed.