Whether chatty horses, philosophical dragon mounts, or calculating cars, some characters have modes of transportation that talk back. Useful because it justifies/averts Automaton Horses, as well as providing sage advice, companionship, and enabling some really cool stunts. Subtrope of Sapient Pet. Compare A Boy and His X, Living Ship, and Spaceship Girl. Prone to Horsing Around if you piss them off. See also: Bond Creatures and Mechanical Horse. Examples of Sapient Steed include: