Note to self:

from the interweb of lies and deceit:

The Galineers Cob, also known as the Traditional Gypsy cob, Irish Cob, Gypsy Horse or Gypsy Vanner, is a type or breed of domestic horse from the islands Great Britain and Ireland.

From real life "CHOSE....it's her or me..." 

Fast forward only a few months and she gives me the most glorious Harvey Smith sign of affection.....in front of the lasses..... but her smile as she is stickin' 'em two me... - they 'get' it. Insufficient a summary, one day will be expanded upon: country folk gathered to do country stuff for the animals rather than their Facebook feed, never take human piles of poo...to heart.