[ She's totally clueless, because she doesn't know who in this little ragtag group of defenders might be good with animals. So she'll just name the first adult she thinks of that's near. At least she saw him a little bit ago... ]

Master Snicket. He has a calm demeanor and a soothing voice, enough to keep the horses from fleeing, and he would be quick to alert us should someone attempt theft. Where is he?