I also Noticed something else a few years ago.
On a Horse you can walk right up to a deer bedding down with no problem.
That encourage me to get a 45 LC Pistol and i learned a few things about that too
1. You can Shoot off any Horse atleast 1 Time
2. Do not Carry the Pistol in a holster If you fall the Hammer will cut a nice gash in your side (I have a nice Scar to prove it) Thank God It Didn't Go Off and put a bullet in my leg
3. After Shooting at 30+ Deer and killing none it is not a successful Hunt.
4. My Horse Blinks Deer Now