"I am having fun," he said simply, throwing a glance down to the contents of their metal buckets before examining the beasts before them. They were all beautifully maintained -- Astoria had done an excellent job of finding a proper owner -- and their treats had been carefully allotted. It made him smile, just a small nudge at the corner of his mouth, as he was reminded of his father and all the strict rules he'd had regarding equestrian diet. Oh, the lectures. He missed them now.
"And you are quite welcome. I think you will find them to be affectionate animals, with a proper introduction." A horse was nearing them to graze, and Theodore's hand flexed imperceptibly, to keep her from pulling back.
"We'll go over basic horse safety first, if you like."