Sometimes the smallest horses can be the meanest ones as some people think they are teddybears and don't treat them properly. But they are just the same as their bigger relatives. :)

Of course it is possible to ride bareback! Some horses are really comfortable. Unfortunately mine is not. So I don't try it too often.

Actually I think it is still more comfortable than those saddles for women.

Ah, and yes, I have a horse. :) This is why I don't have too much time for forums... 8-)