The term "easy" seems to be used an awful lot, when people are handling dangerous horses.
When my mom is handling one of her mules, I can hear her say "easy" "EASY" in a strong and forceful tone. A "command" if anything.
And well, the horse probably doesn't really know much English, so it's for the benefit of the rider more than anything else.
Me, I don't say "easy" in these situations; I call it how it is, and say "danger." "Danger 15." "Danger 27." DANGER 88!" And so on.
I feel that it's best to be honest in situations where a wild animal is about to trample you to a painful end.
Fair?
- Daniel
