Honestly... I dont know what I prefer. xD I like being outside, so I can see things coming at me. I REALLY don't like burrows or crypts.. Im not a fan of draugrs... <:c They scare me. I can see what the starter partner guy was on about when he said she had nightmares about it as a kid (the Imperial guy, I think the Stormcloak says something similar too). Not too keen on Dwemer Ruins either.. :I Huge places with traps and those giant robots. :c I did not enjoy the quest I had from that female Argonian at the Rifton docks to return the... Lexicon was it? Ugh.
And on the topic of a horse... In my very first file of Jarret I had Frost... and he pretty much kicked dragon butt with me. :I He never died... But then I got my own file and I was getting worried about him dying. And... he did. On the way to the last Thieves Guild quest. ->- stupid bandits, UGH. Shooting from above and attacking at the same time. :c I took his hide and now it rests in Jarret's house along with other things he collected over time. :c I miss Frost. Halfway tempted to go to the Black-Briar estate and see if he regenerated.
With Bryeir I got Shadowmare. I told myself I'll only use it to get around places and won't get attached... but ugh, I am getting attached.. Atleast Shadowmare regenerates health fairly quickly. It hasnt died yet... :T I'm considering to just ride around the place and find locations to explore later. Not that keen on wandering around with dragons flying around. Though I do sorta miss the dragon battles.... :I kinda.. Im nearly done with my Smithing Perk so dragons are a must if I want those dragon armors. xD and I do.
Indeed~