Before we get into it too far, I feel like purely Rules as Written (RAW) interpretations of the rules are quite silly, and do not make the most fun at the table. To that end, I try to make table rulings that are the best for the fun in the moment, rather than trying to obtain an ideal RAW.

Shall mention that the rules being more clear allow for less rulings being needed for core stuff that is common. I can understand having more free space in stuff, but rules can be both well written (and thus be solid for the standard thing) and also allow for extra rulings.

Mount rules in general are just ass for even base stuff, so referring to it in general causes a lot of issues.