"Yes, many times. Guthriekai and I enjoy riding together without leather and metal get in the way," Mekoa answered Ristina calmly. Guthriekai nudged her shoulder affectionately and reached into her breech pockets. "Okay, okay..." Mekoa said with a laugh and extracted a sugared apple pastry and gave it to him to eat. He gobbled it up with fervor and looked at her hopefully.<br/>"No more, big boy. You've had plenty enough sweets for now. Feeling a quiet anger from her task she added, "the bridle has no bit and the tack is mostly for show. Because a horse without a bridle or saddle or some sign of ownership, people like to take what isn't theirs. Even if the horse is smart enough to get away several times." Mekoa mock scolded Guthriekai and he rolled his eyes. She laughed, and it almost seemed like the stallion laughed with her.