Hen has never been aggressive but he was never one for fuss, now he tolerates it, and it only took 7 yrs, so if you double it given Ed's penchant for biting - in 14 yrs you should have a horse that merely flattens it's ears when you give it a cuddle
Thanks guys! His old owner informs me that he does chill with time and trust, once he learns you aren't there to give him a hiding, he'll come round.
I look forward to it. As do my thighs!!!