They probably are. In fact, there's probably magic everywhere around here...

[A mix of the stuff he's been reading about and his own conclusions, because he's still not that good at magic to be detecting it himself.

He gives the horses a last look before nodding. He reminds himself again they aren't dogs (or giant metal eagles!) and having a guide for his first time sounds like a good, safe idea.] If you really could, it would be great. I would own you big time.