I so hope that DD has a pony/horse phase.  I took her to the barn where my QH is semi-retired a few months back, though, and she had a meltdown before we even got into the barn.  Best she could do was sit in the car, parked near the pasture, and watch me feed him carrots.  

Actually, in the last couple of months she has developed real anxiety towards dogs (all dogs, even small dogs on leashes 2 blocks away from her), and bugs.  All bugs.  Even the teeny-tiny ants on the patio.  Her attitude towards our cat varies day to day for no apparent reason but is manageable.  

The dog thing I can understand a little, she hasn't had much exposure to dogs (although it has all been good).  The bug and cat thing baffles me.  

Is there anything I can do to help her through, or will this, too, pass?

--R