You are not asking too much at all. Someone who gets to be Archies companion is one lucky horse (and owner!!)
I have recently moved my horse to be a companion for another. All she asks of me financially is BHS gold insurance which is only £57 a year. She also wants commitment, (which i am more...
I agree that horsey people are so critical.
I think that its because the majority of the time there is more than one right answer to the way things are done.
Theres not always a need to voice your opinion though.