This is even stronger than the other shot IMHO. The tones and fact that the horse is looking down at you (and you're looking off into oblivion) are fantastic. Outstanding piece of work.
Your timing was great. He definitely is more interested in you than anything else. The affinity between you is palpable. Great exposure and composition.
it looks like he likes you:) I've only been riding a donkey:) once. in Greece. I'm happy no one saw it:) I really envy you, I have one horse in the woods but he doesn't know yet he is my horse:( so we only say hi to each other every time I run there.