Oh it's pretty real in real life too- but it shouldn't happen that way. I just got a halflinger stud to train and he's been doing wonderful with his ground work, and the round-pen communication and games I've been doing with him. I saddled him the other day, didn't get a buck, a crowhop, not even a jump! He was wonderful. Riding was the same. He is coming along very well...I'm so exited about him!