What is the author's style in The End of Old Horse by Simon J. Ortiz?

"The End of Old Horse" is an excellent example of the understated, precise verbal control that Simon J. Ortiz wields in his fiction. Principally known as a poet, Ortiz has worked in all forms of literature since the 1960s. His stories tend to illuminate the subtle emotional forces at play in brief, supposedly inconsequential moments, and "The language of these rich narratives reflect [sic] both Ortiz's poetic gift and his intimate knowledge of oral storytelling."