It is easier to hold the ropes from the right side of the horse. The girl’s shoes are facing the wall. The rope position from the horse gives an impression that the horse is facing the wall. I feel the girls elbow is folded towards the wall. I am pretty sure she is holding the edge of the rope on her right hand facing the wall. The horse’s tail position and legs create doubt that it was coming but I feel they were going towards the wall.
Looks like Lady and horse are coming towards us.She holds the rope in her right hand And their legs position confirm that they are coming towards us.