Horses do not get enough credit for being some of the most adorable animals out there, honestly. Everyone is a little scared of them because of their sheer size, but they’re just little kids at heart. They love to have fun, too!
On Wednesday, February 12th, one sweet mama horse fell in love with her foal. Not only that, but she decided pretty quickly that it was important to teach him how to have as much fun as possible:
@cowgirlyssa1Wonder where he gets it….jkjkjk 🤣🤣
Alyssa Monk’s horse and foal duo are way too sweet together. I just know he’s going to grow up having the most fun ever!
Mama’s name is Bambi, and her baby’s name is Remington, though everyone calls him Remi. He was born earlier this month, and much like a litter of puppies, he was spoken for before he even came earth-side. He only has a little while with mama before shipping off to his forever home, so they’re making the most of it!
Remi and Bambi are menaces together; the two of them love to prance around and clack to each other. Remi in particular loves to use his legs: he kicks, zooms, and even enjoys falling down from time to time. Lucky for him, his mom is the one who gave him his sweet and spicy personality!
Mares love to play with their foals
Becoming a mom is a very serious thing: it’s so important that you keep the new baby as safe as possible. Even young animals often require heavy protection, and that is a mentally taxing thing. Bambi has made sure that Remi is perfectly safe!
Playing is one of the ways that a mare will show a foal that they’re safe in her care, and it’s an important developmental step, too. Typically, a foal will play with their mama by:
- Nibbling on her ears and tail.
- Chasing her around.
- Clacking to her.
- Bucking in front of her.
These things all teach them important motor skills; when they first start walking, they’re all leg and they’re prone to falling down. Engaging in running, spinning, and bucking helps to build their leg strength, while nibbling and clacking can strengthen the jaw and make it easier for them to transition from milk to solid foods. They start weaning at about 4 months, though some take longer.
Foals usually stay with their mama mares until they’re about 6 months old, even if they’ve already been sold. Luckily for Remi (and for us!) this sweet pair will have some more time together!
