Your heartfelt story stirred up a wave of nostalgia within me today, as I was a "horse boy" well into my twenties. However, the pursuit of intellectual endeavors eventually led me away from that cherished pastime. I can still vividly recall those days spent at my grandparents' Mediterranean farm, regaling them with tales of my friendly and authentic interactions with lovely horses. Although they knew these conversations were figments of my imagination, they always listened attentively and encouraged me to spin more tales, nurturing my creativity to expand my horizons. Thus, the notion of anthropomorphism in your piece struck a chord with me, as I had once regarded my horses as cherished companions and confidants. Thank you for writing this beautiful and insightful piece.