Mine recalls perfectly in everyday life, she once freaked out and bolted (long story) and was gone then. I would trust her 110% around anyone, however have always socialised her well and kept her under the thumb. She isn't a ratter but I can trust her around chickens, pigs etc she wouldn't snap...
We had one go in near frog, vet removed and synovial fluid came out, cue trip to vets to have it flushed, was given 40% success rate to return to work but luckily horse fought it and came back fine.
i have an M reg ford transit. the only thing i can fault is the steep ramp. Ive had lots of the engine serviced just to be sure... new ramp and flooring and its a fab runner. i travel my 15.3/16 mare in it and always gives her a good ride, its not even that hard to steer considering no PS :)