Julie gently pulled the saddle off, setting it against the wall She undid the bridle, taking the bit out before tossing it over to the saddle, too. Julie petted her neck soothingly. "It'll be ok, it's ok" she said softly.
"Miley almost killed Splash, then said she could do whatever she wanted. She also said that horses were too stupid to have feelings, and nearly killed Dancer, too" Julie explained angrily, putting a soft cotton halter gently on Splash's head. "Mike, why are people mean to these amazing animals? Do they not realize how easily they could kill them if they wanted to?"