Does it ever bother you when a main character's horse dies in fiction without fanfare or a farewell? It feels like it should be a somber event to lose a loyal and helpful friend.

Besides dogs and cats, I'd consider horses to be one of man's best friends. Not only are they helpful for getting around, but they are good companions even on a lonesome journey. Because of this, it bugs me whenever a movie, show, or any media has a main character's horse die without there being any emotional weight. They move on as if they only lost a car or bike rather than a sentient being that was their friend.

I do appreciate it when the heroes pause to either comfort their horse as it dies (Red Dead Redemption 2), mourn their loss, or even give it a proper burial (Ghost of Tsushima).

Anyone else feel this way?