It has taken a few years to get to the point where my kids will actually touch a horse. In their defense, horses are big! And they were never around them. Since moving, we now live very close to 3 horses and deliver apples and carrots often to our new furry neighbors. During our visit north this summer, we were able to see some more horses. One of my best friends growing up is a barrel racer and always has 4 or so horses at her house. She was kind enough to let us brush them, sit on them, ride them around. Even Olympia got in on the action.