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* In ''ZoidsNewCenturyZero'', Liger Zero is stated to go beserk when any other warrior (save Bit Cloud) tries to pilot it.

* In ''ZoidsNewCentury'', Liger Zero is stated to go beserk when any other warrior (save Bit Cloud) tries to pilot it.

* The Companions of the ''Literature/HeraldsOfValdemar'' series are [[SapientSteed magical white horselike beings]] which [[BondCreatures bond]] to a particular human rider. The Companion always chooses the human, never vice versa. Being Chosen by a Companion makes someone one of the titular Heralds, who have PsychicPowers and serve as a combination of Mounties, rapid messengers, {{Circuit Judge}}s, military scouts and special forces, and Search and Rescue service, among other things. Heralds are considered to be intrinsically [[IncorruptiblePurePureness incorruptible]], because the Companions don't Choose people who would take bribes or the like. Because of this, it is required that the ruler of the country be a Herald, and no one who has not been Chosen by a Companion is eligible to be ruler or heir.

** Companions will only bear someone other than their Chosen in an emergency, or if that person is a very great friend of their Herald. They also only [[{{Telepathy}} Mindspeak]] with each other and their own Chosen, even though most can make their thoughts heard by anyone. Companions who habitually break these rules are rare, and considered somewhat eccentric.

* The Companions of the ''Literature/HeraldsOfValdemar'' series are magical horselike beings which bond to a particular human rider. The Companion always chooses the human, never vice versa. Being Chosen by a Companion makes someone one of the titular Heralds, who serve as a combination of Mounties, circuit judges, military scouts and Search and Rescue service, among other things. Heralds are considered to be intrinsically [[IncorruptiblePurePureness incorruptible]], because the Companions don't Choose people who would take bribes or the like. It is also required that the ruler of the country be a Herald, and no one who has not been Chosen by a Companion is eligible to be ruler or heir.

* ''Webcomic/{{Exiern}}'' has Tiffany's unicorn. It will only allow Tiffany to ride it, whether this is due to her status as TheChosenOne (although chosen for what, [[VaguenessIsComing no one quite knows]]) -as revealed in The Wild North story-arc- or whether it is due to the traditional qualification for unicorns (something that would definitely disqualify [[ReallyGetsAround Princess Peonie]]), we just do not know.

* An interesting take occurs in the first ''TheLoveBug'' movie. Herbie, the titular vehicle is a living car that moves on its own, has emotions, and even speaks to some degree (Albeit only through use of his horn). He decides for himself who he'll let drive him, and anyone he doesn't like could just as easily be thrown out of the seat.

* In the ''Literature/{{Hurog}}'' duology, the protagonist's love interest is given a horse. She mounts it, and suddenly everyone cheers. She is then told that this horse has only been ridden by the protagonist and his little sister, and usually accepts no other rider. The horse seems to be entirely unmagical, and the woman in question is rather embarassed, because everyone takes her to be the chosen one ... which in this case means the one destined to marry the protagonist. She likes him, but she is a fighter and spy, and marriage is not on her to-do list. She feels she has to refuse him so that he can marry a proper housewife.
* ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'' has Shadowfax of the Mearas. Even the [[BornInTheSaddle Rohirrim]] were not able to tame him. [[WizardClassic Gandalf]] however, was able to quite easily and he served as his steed from then on.
* The Companions of the ''Literature/HeraldsOfValdemar'' series are magical horselike beings which bond to a particular human rider. The Companion always chooses the human, never vice versa. Being Chosen by a Companion makes someone one of the titular Heralds, who serve as a combination of Mounties, circuit judges, military scouts and Search and Rescue service, among other things. Heralds are considered to be intrinsically incorruptible, because the Companions don't Choose people who would take bribes or the like. It is also required that the ruler of the country be a Herald, and no one who has not been Chosen by a Companion is eligible to be ruler or heir.

* The titular ''Literature/DragonridersOfPern'' are chosen this way. The dragons form an empathic bond with a particular human, who is then shanghaied into the life of a dragonrider. The bond is so strong that riders of dragons who mate often wind up having sex as well whether they meant to or not.

* That's how dragon riding works in ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire''. Each dragon is a BondCreature to a specific rider, who has to qualify to some nebulous criterion (being born of the right bloodline, having used a specific cursed horn the right way... or, sometimes, repeatedly bribing the dragon with sheep works, too). And if you are a rider of a specific dragon, you'd better not try to approach another one: the criterions are not interchangeable.

* There was apparently a way to get your horse to do this in ancient times. Basically it involved beating the horse whenever someone tried to ride it, unless a 'Code Word' was given. Eventually the animal would not let anyone ride without the 'Code Word', for fear of being beaten. Thankfully, this practice has fallen into disuse.

* [[MeaningfulName Epona]] from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' may be this. She is described by [[BadBoss Ingo]] as being a "wild horse". The only ones she seems to be friendly with are Malon, who raised her and [[TheChosenOne Link]].

* Bucephalus was a stallion of excellent breeding, being sold for a rather exorbitant price despite being considered largely untamable. A young AlexanderTheGreat was able to tame and ride him, but no one else ever could.

* ''Literature/TheWayOfKings'' has the Ryshadium, a breed of horses that pick their riders. Dalinor and Andolin each have a Ryshadium mount, larger and smarter then other horses. Their antagonist, Sadeas is frustrated that he is unable to have a horse as fine, despite his great wealth.

* ''Literature/HarryPotter'': Hippogryphs choose who they will allow to ride them. As Malfoy finds out, insulting one is a good way to get sent to the hospital.

However, some steeds are not content with just any master. These beasts, be they horses, [[DragonRider dragons]], [[Franchise/FinalFantasy giant yellow birds]] or what have you, decide for themselves who is worthy enough to ride them and who is not. They may be a {{Unicorn}} a HellishHorse, a SapientSteed or just extremely proud. Whatever the reason, these horses simply CANNOT be broken by just anyone.

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* ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}''. In the episode "The Flame Pokemon-athon!", it is stated that Ponyta's (and most probably also Rapidash's) [[FlamingHair fiery mane]] burns anyone who he/she does not trust. Ash (who's supposed to be riding Lara's Ponyta in a race) gets burned the first ([[RunningGag and second]]) time he tries to touch Ponyta, but eventually the two learn to work together.

* ''Film/{{Avatar}}'' The Ikran are dragon-like creatures that the Na'vi use as mounts. Every Ikran chooses its own master, and only then if the one they choose can best them in combat and tame them.

* ''Literature/HarryPotter''. Hippogryphs choose who they will allow to ride them. As Malfoy finds out, insulting one is a good way to get sent to the hospital.

* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons''

* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'': Early editions had Warhorses which a Paladin could befriend. Each Warhorse/other mount (often they were some kind of Cool Steed) is specifically bonded to a particular Paladin, and won't respond to others without their master's order.

* ''Webcomic/{{Exiern}}'' has Tiffany's unicorn. It will only allow Tiffany to ride it, whether this is due to her status as TheChosenOne (although chosen for what, [[VaguenessIsComing no one quite knows]]) -as revealed in The Wild North story-arc- or whether it is due to the traditional qualification for unicorns (something that would definately disqualify [[ReallyGetsAround Princess Peonie]], we just do not know.

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* Bucephalus was a stallion of excellent breeding, being sold for a rather exorbitant price despite being considered largely untamable. A young AlexanderTheGreat was able to tame and ride him, but no one else ever could.