Nova has gotten Doc through some very tight scrapes. What he lacks in sheer speed and build he makes up for in tenfold for his willingness to clear fences, deal with gunfire, charge through thorny brush or race down muddy creeks and riverbacks, and even follow his rider's instructions to go down that cliff.

Being loyal beats sheer power any day.

Doc nods. "Yeah, he's good once he gets goin', just has stoppin' issues."