I learned why 'out riding alone' is an oxymoron: An equestrian is never alone is always sensing the other being the mysterious but also understandable living being that is the horse.
I grew up loving horses. I was relatively obsessed starting with my rocking horse at age 2 all the way through my painting and drawing phase.
Old minds are like old horses you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.
I suppose I was a little bit of what would be called today a nerd. I didn't have girlfriends and really I wasn't a very social boy.