Her eyes widened a little at his question, then she grimaced and muttered, "It would probably be wise ta learn side saddle, but ye know... I would rather ride astride." Her expression softened, "Did ye really mean it when ye said I could have me own mount?" She had never had her own horse before, even one that technically belonged to someone else. She put Niamh with her brother and moved to settle on her knees on the blanket with both children. She gestured to the couch for him to sit if he so wished to do so, and absently began to tickle Harold's belly. The boy smiled and then nommed on his hand in response, while the girl burbled and kicked her legs, rolling onto her belly.