(Thank you for that clarification.)

"I learned early, they wanted me to play polo."

This did not happen.

Bruce eases down onto the other side of the fence, and walks around to the horse's side, near Ilde, patting its neck. One of the other horses is ambling over now, slowly, mainly just curious to see what the fuss is over - they didn't bring treats, so there's no rush, but still.