Yes, they're my relaxation when I'm with them, but when I'm thinking about how to keep them all fed it causes anxiety. Unlike children they will never earn a living on their own. On the other hand, they take much less time to come to maturity. I just love baby horses, they are sweet and just fun. I work hard to give it the right tone and feel.
People tell stories for various reasons.
Usually they have a lot to tell and nobody has ever asked them before. People are much less reserved than you would think. My experience is that people are natural story-tellers and if you give them a chance they'll tell you a coherent story. This is true of the racetrack, of farmers and lots of other people. It was quite a bonanza of authentic experience.