This horse, while not intrinsically mean, is nonetheless a master escape artist.  No series of knots, regardless of their complexity, are capable of securing this animal for more than about 30 seconds, which is generally just about enough time for you to walk out of sight. After a long grueling stalk, there is nothing more disheartening than returning to your tied-up horse, only to discover that he has headed for home without you.  These horses also have a certain amount of deftness with gate closures, too.