If you didn't name your horse Nobu, you're playing the game wrong.

[Six]

I'm just saying you may want to restart before you get to deep into the story.

[Cynical Jester]

Yup there's an alternate ending if you name the horse Nobu

[Mav1122]

I've looked up guides, it doesn't matter it seems. But if you know something, please do tell (with spoiler tags ofc)

[Mav1122]

Crap. To late for me then. Oh well, another reason to do a NG+ eh

[CourtJesterCowboy]

Nobu, the only unique option. Of course I chose it.