THe arm ok, now? You could try again:')
I've ridden horses probably 20 or 30 times since then with no mishaps.
And it's fun. I think the last time was three years ago.
But I've never owned a horse or ever bonded with one.
I probably (unwisely) entered this thread with the same kind of a question that a North Korean would have about why I've spent hundred of dollars in vet bills for my dog. A dog to me is different than a dog to him. It's a matter of how much time you've spent with them and how that relationship is working.
I just hope I never develop too much compassion for cattle or hogs. That would really cut down on my menu choices.
And I absolutely refuse to bond with a chicken. Not gonna do it.