We currently have two horses, and they eat constantly. They are a joy to have, even with their tempermental attitudes. We do not ride either one as we currently do not have a separate riding area, and we would rather not ride out in the open. We are not very experienced riders so we have to be sure we have the proper facilities first.
I enjoy having them, and they are good for keeping the grass down. Our only problem is we cannot let them both roam in the yard, as they will leave. If one is tied and the other free, it works. It is always the same horse that is tied; a couple days ago I let him be free while the other was in the pen and he decided to leave. It took a few whistles to get him back.