Well, me and my horses is a whole long story on its own. I decided to take on this new one, because I've always loved him. How I was going to afford another horse, was not an initial thought.
I don't spend enough time with my horses - my only excuse being work- but I know I'm a different person once I've been to see them. They do respond to your emotions, often bringing things to the fore that you didn't realise were there; emotions and feelings you were aware of.
I often go through phases of hating humans and just wanting animals. They do understand and love