Yeah, I like them but they are not a part of my life or sometimes. (shame, maybe)
For instance I never rode one.
I do this round on my bike (been a while, thou) and on the way there are two horses I made friends with, so to say. I bring something along for them and, comme d'habitute, I talk to them. Bla, bla, bla....
Do you talk to animals you meet?