Are horses really that personable? Do you think they have the same sense of loyalty that a dog or cat does? (well, maybe not a cat)
Many animals do. Personalities vary.
Watch “Bad Dog”. You’ll see some incredible animals who aren’t “bad” at all. Like the cow who absolutely adores her woman. Or the bison (buffalo) Wild Thing who goes in and out of the house with his people.
Horses can be very people friendly if they’re treated fairly and with respect.I’ve worked with these horses for years to socialize them and they see me as the leader of the herd.They are as smart as most dogs too,when they pay attention to you it’s possible to teach them a lot of things.
Horses can be very loving, and studies have demonstrated what horse owners have always known, that horses remember humans forever. They are more intelligent than people realize; we don't give them credit for their intelligence because they are prey animals and interact with the world in a very different way than we human or dogs do--we are predators. It's certainly more difficult to win the love and loyalty of a horse, but then it's more rewarding because of the sensitivity necessary.
Three days ago I was struggling with a big windfall branch at the edge of the woodlands on my farm. The branch suddenly snapped, and I fell backwards in a slapstick manner. My dog was with me and didn't care because he could see I was unhurt. My OTTB mare, however, came running across the paddock, about 75 yards, to check on me. She nastily chased the dog away (because she's jealous of him) and stood protectively over me until I could get up. This is the second time she has done something like this. Yes, they do love us if treated kindly.