Metchosin I was training one some years ago in a field when this kid came to the edge of the field and let off a firework rocket needless to say the horse threw me and bolted.The kid took off mind you the sight of an over 6 foot,bearded,red haired,furious Scotsman in highland dress charging towards him did help him to make that decision.It never ceases to amaze me how insensitive and stupid people can be about horses.I'm in Denmark so there are a lot of Fjord horses here for fairly cheap I like the idea of a Halflinger or a Friesan but they are expensive and not so hardy.