I have a spitz which is kind of a unique breed name for a dog. Do you have pets?
yes, I actually have 2 horses, which are like big lovable dogs.
that is a funny way to look at it but you are right; horses are very loveable. How long have you had them?
About 4 years. My daughter thought she wanted to start riding, but she never really did. 
I have ridden many times myself; usually at the beach close to my home but I do not personally own a horse. I can imagine they are a lot of work; more so that a dog am i correct?
Yes, way more work than we really expected. 
Do you keep your horse in a barn or stable? I would think they too have to be kept out of the elements.
Yes, we built a barn, but they're free to come and go. We have about 7 fenced acres for them. 
That is a great size for them to exercise on. I would suspect that some people rent spaces for horses they own if they do not own land or a barn. 
Yes, I'm glad we don't have to do that. We may get a dog soon too.