I was waiting near the ticket office and the 2 horses came near that side. A few people asked them questions and they said(well the riders did, not the horses

) that it was a training excercise for them. They complimented rugby supporters, saying it is a good way of the horses getting use to a crowd situation without any danger of there being any trouble.
You could not do this at the football as there is always an element who could cause trouble.(before anyone says i am not anti-football and know most are decent people!)
Basically, we should be proud of our family reputation and take itas a compliment.