Was Saul Riding a Horse in Acts 9?

"Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" Acts 9: 4

Was Saul riding a horse on his journey to Damascus?

Who cares!

I have heard many sermons and teachings from this passage and many will mention Saul falling from his horse. I'm a horse person and upon hearing this added fact has always taken me from the subject of Saul's conversion to thinking about the horse.

What was the animal's reaction when the power of Jesus hit Saul and his companions? Experiences with horses says that anything that frightens a human will also likely frighten the animal. Was Saul the only one riding a horse? What of his companion's animal's? Where did the horses go after their riders fell off them? Were they trained to stand ground-tied on the spot or did they run for safety? Did they get their mounts back to continue on to the city?

Okay, maybe I'm being factitious here, but I am intrigued by the fact God doesn't mention anything about how Saul traveled, yet many sermons will mention the unmentioned equines.

Who cares!

The conversion of Saul is a beautiful story and Paul, as he became known, was able to tell his salvation testimony to the rulers of his day. He must have told that tale hundreds of times, to many people he met, though God records him speaking it to men of power and prestige, (Acts 22). God is the focal point of Paul's speeches and he gives God all the credit for his salvation, even when it was life-threatening.

The manner of how Paul reached Damascus is not the purpose of the verse saying he fell to the ground. It is the awesomeness of the Holy God not destroying one so evil as Saul of Tarsus, but saving this man and using him for such mighty works for the name of Jesus. 

Immediately, he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God" Acts 9:20

Riding or walking, we should be able to say to anyone I am glad to testify to you today of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and all He's done for me. (cf Acts 26)

The way you come doesn't matter, just come to Jesus.