This little guy is very sweet. He could be a buddy for your lonesome horse. You could buy (2) of the same gender for $500 instead of for $600. You would double the fun you can have with Miniature Donkeys. They love attention....brushing their coat, giving them good scratches in their favorite spots. You need to get him/them gelded when the weather starts getting warmer.Unless your Vet. has a clinic that you take the donkey into his clinic to get gelded. Geldings make the best pets. .I know you would love to have (1) or (2) Miniature Donkey. They are the Premeir Pets to have.