Hi, I went through the same thing last week. BrandySnap had pancreatitis and spent 4 days at the vet. I thought we were going to lose her, but thankfully she pulled through. She comes everywhere with me too, she's like a little soulmate and missed her so much!
No, they are amazing! I just love mine. He is the first horse that I have owned since I was 16 ( a few years ago). He has a blog on http://www.wonder-horse.co.uk and is just the most handsome little beast. Yes, he has tiny feet, and he does look like a puff of wind can blow him over. He gets fed...