She probably knows how to ride, I doubt the Queen would have neglected that. But having a horse who trusts you and who you know can save your life in a fight or on the run. And I thought she might like it. Something of her own, when she has so little left.
Still. I was unkind to you when I shouldn't have been. I tried to make you leave so you wouldn't leave on your own, or be hurt traveling with me.
You're not useless, you can talk your way out of trouble. You can talk your way into it, too, but it's a skill. But I can teach you if you want. I'd like to.