Trying not to flush too much as Mr. Alderton effortlessly perched her on Sam's back, she held onto the saddle until he joined her. Clearly Sam was nota fan. The connection between horse and rider was highly amusing, though she couldn't hear what it was Mr. Alderton kept whispering to the horse, she rather thought it quite amusing that he kept doing so.

At the unease footing of the horse, Torie scooted forward and wrapped her arms around Mr. Alderton securely. Resting her head against his shoulder for a moment to calm her racing heart. "I shall have to bring him a treat later for his efforts," She murmured as she straightened up, catching the smile tossed her way with a skip of her heart. She really was not skittish around horses, but it had also been a long time since she had such a poor ride with one too. Her appreciation for Astoria was much higher now and she would have to take a long ride when she returned home.

"Yes, let's." Torie smiled as she tried to readjust so she wasn't squeezing Mr. Alderton quite so tightly and ease more into the ride.