Most days I went riding with Pudiogou:  I  used to set out on my own while Pudg took the opportunity to clean out the stable before saddling Max and joining me. I used to see him arriving in a cloud of dust on the horizon, galloping towards me and my horse to join us. Then we would ride far into the bush, halfway to Diabolo or Sirimo and back, much further than I now go on my own. It was fantastic fun to gallop together across the dusty plains...Pudg was a born horseman, fearless and calm. Max was also the horse for the carriage for outings with tourists and on many occasions I would ride while Pudg drove Max.