It's not just a few old guys betting on bad horses.
In time, the king agreed, but gave him the worst horse.
If a man went into contest riding, he was not expected to be afraid of bad horses.
Mostly the riders wanted bad horses because it gave them the best chance to make a good ride.
I remember that you used to try and trade me bad horses.
"He's not used to bad horses and he may be killed."
But prizes are high and the worst horse in the field has been known to win.
He's the worst horse in this show an' a man could make a good ride up on him.
The judges always watch the men who come out on bad horses.