"You don't want unfriendly ones in a caravan this size. This many people might spook high-strung horses. Besides; the excitable breeds probably wouldn't like slowly dragging wagons all day."

He tightens a saddle strap and moves onto the next mount. "Here: watch me set the rest of them up. It's a good skill to know, and you'll especially need it if you stay with us. To start, you..."

For the best learning experience, Alec would prefer to have Adrian do the job himself with instructions and supervision, but letting him watch is the next best thing when they're in a hurry. The rest of the group already looks nearly ready. Maybe he'll let Adrian strip the horses down when they get back later in the evening.