born on a small farm, grew up with the heady smell of the horse and animals we had in the barn....enjoyed the cowboy westerns on tv and the movies with their horses, saddles, leathers, chaps and all...very manly and tough...unlike the whimps and weaklings you see in most movies today! I admired their strength, courage and endurance. For some reason, I was drawn not only to the cowboys and their gear, but also to those fine horses. I might not be able to love the cowboy, but I can certainly love his horse...so one thing lead to another and after some time and money, I had a horse I could love and the horse could love me in return. Time off I enjoy my wranglers, cowboy boots and hat, leather chaps and spurs. Spurs I never use, but what's a cowboy with spurs... So my vote goes to quarter horses (roans and chestnuts) with their big butts and powerful rumps... i wouldn't pass up a palomino if offered.