"You mother mentioned your father had hurt his back. It's a shame you two can't go out riding together." She follows behind him, giving him plenty of room to guide the horses where they need to go. As he focuses on that, she takes the opportunity to touch her hair to make sure the pins aren't slipping after her ride. She may be much different than she'd once been, but there's still a little vanity present, wanting to look decent in front of him.