"They... well, a lope is a good word for it. They're predators and move differently than prey like horses but a well trained one is very comfortable but if you're not ready for the spring you'll get tossed right out of the saddle." He doesn't comment on the physical games. He would have enjoyed them and hated them at the same time.

"I had one as a young boy. Victus." He smiles fondly at the memories. "Fouled tempered beast to anyone but myself. Bit the stable hand once. After that I had to tack him myself."