Our horses are as nature intended: barefoot, in the company of a herd, and out in green, rolling pastures. Trainers have said that our horses are more 'pets' than actual horses, but being pampered and played with like pets is basically how their handled and it makes for very affectionate companions. They all keep me sane with their everlasting devotion and drive me insane as I fuss over their well-being. It’s almost like being a parent and they behave a lot like small kids, which is why a lot of the time I refer to my animals as my ‘furry children’. But in quoting a song by my favorite band- “It seems to ease my mind to know that you’ve brought meaning to my life.” So I wouldn't trade it for the world.