Well, Hogan didn't let me down today, but I let him down. Was having a lovely hack, and stopped to chat with a dog walker. Suddenly two riders appeared coming towards us, and without thinking I just got off - memories of past tantrums! He was good as gold, and led away from them without a flicker. I got back on, and continued, but I really should have trusted him. Lesson learned. By me.
I think you did the right thing despite him being good - you have to go with your instinct sometimes and no harm done. I always think that they haven't a clue really why we get on and off lol So I think you did well either way.