Maverick

Maverick is Mitch Cutty's horse.

He's had Maverick for years and they were inseparable until Mitch joined the army and was away for over a year. When he returned their bond wasn't the same and Maverick started acting out.

When Mitch meets Jack he suggests letting Amy help. She figures out that Maverick has separation issues and resents Mitch for leaving him. She helps them repair the damage and Mitch says he's leaving again and wants to board Maverick at Heartland. As he drives away Maverick can't bear to see him leave again and snaps the lead from his halter and races after his car. Mitch stops and decides to stay at work at heartland. He then uses Maverick as a working cattle horse.