Incitatus was Emperor Caligula’s (AD37-41) favourite stallion. He loved his horse so much that he bestowed the horse with a marble stable, had 18 servants look after its daily needs, reportedly fed it oats with gold flakes and had a collar encrusted with precious stones. Incitatus’ fame does not end there. Caligula made him the first citizen of Rome and soon after made him senator.
18 servants? For a horse? I’d settle for an occasional meal that didn’t involve me cooking it. 🙂
I know the feeling. 🙂