Asher did decided it was time to dismount, and he managed to do so just as smoothly as he'd gotten on. Keeping the reins in hand, he walked Belle along, passing Ray and Beau on his way back to the barn.

"Remember how to stop?" Asher asked, giving Beau a sharp slap on the hindquarters as he went by, sending him off on a full gallop and then simply continuing on his way.