I got a horse hug this morning he is finally trusting us

[TEB]

Willie a beautiful boy we rescued several months ago. I was out feeding the herd donkey the horses goats and a pig. And I received a hug I love it I hugged Willie back as I looked into his eyes I see a soul. I hugged willie and kissed him he is so gentle a beautiful boy Clydesdale.

[leftieNanner]

1. The love of a rescued horse

Is very special. When that light turns on in their eyes, it's like magic. We have 54 horses at the sanctuary where I volunteer, and they are all a delight. Give that big boy a hug from me.

[trueblue2007]

21. The love of a rescued kitty. we have 5 rescued kitty cats. hubby cares for feral cats.

i am HAPPY h=to hear about your rescued horsie !!!!! I'd love to hug him.

[ashling]

2. .....

[redstatebluegirl]

3. Hug that sweet boy for me!!!

[SWBTATTReg]

4. The love of any rescued animal is worth it. My 3 dogs are all rescues and I love each of them...

deeply and they know it. Spoiled rotten too, which I don't mind one bit! To all of us who have rescue animals...I'd like to think that there is a special spot in heaven for all of us!

[grantcart]

6. In a similar vein my wife and I try to project our appreciation to the occupying cat

who has moved in and taken us hostage.

Our goal is to try and reduce the number of "jump on us in the middle of the night" occurrences, although in full blown Stockholm Syndrome we have come to become attached to these attacks as well.

[catbyte]

11. Good luck with that!

I haven't slept on my stomach since 2014 because a certain 20-pound spoiled rescue named Otis insists on using my stomach as a trampoline around 3:30 a.m. or so.

It's their world, we merely live in it to serve them.

[TEB]

23. Awww

[usaf-vet]

5. I don't doubt you got a horse hug... but how is that expressed... seriously interested.

No horses in my life.

I understand honey bee behavior. Having been a beekeeper. I would bet you might be as confused about their behavior as I am about your horses.

[TEB]

7. A big neck leaning on my shoulder is a horse hug friend

[usaf-vet]

10. So otherwise not showing aggression when meeting is not the same as receiving a hug.

Would I recognize the difference if I observed it happening to someone else?

So otherwise not showing aggression when meeting is not the same as receiving a hug.

Does that meeting show respect, fear, or just distrust?

[TEB]

12. Dude

I won’t break it down I am just happy he trusts us

[usaf-vet]

18. Ok.. I asked the questions because I try and convince people that there is no reason to fear bees.

I have avoided horses because I don't know how to interpret their behavior so I feel it is better to avoid that misjudge.

I will take the time to explain about bee behavior to those who ask because I want people to understand their benefit to food production and help them understand why bees (pollinators) are so necessary for our future.

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[catbyte]

14. These are examples of a horse hug:

[TEB]

17. Yup they are the best catbyte

[trueblue2007]

22. sooooooooooooooooooo beautiful

[in2herbs]

8. I woke up this AM to lots of lightning and 15 loose horses running around. The lightning probably

scared them. They're all safe and back at their proper homes.

I have a friend who worked for Budweiser and owned several Budweiser Clydesdales. The are beautiful and gentle creatures. One of the ranches nearby owns a couple of Clydes and to see them on the road is awesome.

Horses can show affection in any number of ways. Nickering, lowering its head and gently placing it against your body, leaning its head on your shoulder, even blocking your path to keep you from leaving.

I agree with TEB, you can see the soul of horse thru the eyes of a horse.

[sarge43]

9. Give Clyde a big DU hug for us. {{{}}}

Clydesdales: Gentle giants. You're so lucky to have one as a friend.

[cilla4progress]

13. Wonderful, TEB!

I'm a horsewoman - and I hear you!

Pics?

[wendyb-NC]

15. That's wonderful.

You are such a hero for rescuing him. Thank you.

[catbyte]

16. What an awesome way to begin the day, my friend.

You are a very rich man, indeed.

[Bayard]

19. Great, isn't it?

Big old draft horses are wonderful. So tolerant of us wee humans.

The mare I lost last winter (after 30 years), used to lean her forehead into my chest, asking for ear scritchies. I miss her every day.

[Duppers]

20. 😢 {{{hugs}}}

Understanding missing any loved person-animal just fills me with tears. They have such great hearts.

Last year I drove my 86yo uncle to see my mother at her nursing home. During the long drive he related the story of a horse he lost 45yrs earlier. His voice caught several times & I looked over & tears were running from my old uncle's face. I squeezed his hand as I fought my own tears.

❤ critters. They're often better than people.

{{{Hugs}}}, Bayard

[Bayard]

24. Truly