You'll soon get over this.
Now look here." Nic did look there, and was shown how to hobble his nag's fore legs to keep it from straying, and how to unbridle and take off the saddle.
"Always give your horse a good rub down where the saddle has been, Nic," said the doctor.

"Horses are delicate animals.

They deserve good treatment too.

Your nag carries you well, and he looks to you for payment in food, rest, and good treatment.

These make all the difference in the way a horse will last on a journey.