He is only 12, only natural for him to like a horse. Heck, I still can't get out of my system. Some of the hunters we get have more fun with the horses than deer hunting. He'll come around, maybe get him his own .22, for some reason that excited me more than anything. Don't worry about him not worshipping you now, it might really kick in when he's 16 or so. Maturity sure makes you appreciate your parents.