Jeff they are not like dogs but they do have personalities and a sense of Humor. One of our Stallions will stop eating if I'm gone more than a few days , guess he misses me. They can get attached just like dogs do, not as smart but fun none the less.
A lot more upkeep than a snake but then you can't ride a snake down to the store and besides women don't often get warm and fuzzy over a snake but most really like horses

lol most of them are my wife's!! Randy