Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of Pearl Jam, revealed on The Howard Stern Show that he was genuinely scared during a horseback riding outing with Bruce Springsteen and their wives. Despite knowing Springsteen well and admiring him as a person and artist, Vedder admitted that the experience was frightening because he is terrified of horses. During the ride, Vedder’s horse unexpectedly bolted off the trail into a forest, leaving him struggling to control it and looking for a safe place to jump off.

Fortunately, Vedder was unharmed, and Springsteen praised his horsemanship for not getting hurt despite the chaotic ride. The incident highlighted Vedder’s vulnerability and fear, contrasting with his usual confident stage presence. Stern humorously offered Vedder a visit where no horses would be involved, underscoring the singer’s discomfort with the animals.