Newborn Foal Loves Playtime And Then Snuggles

Felix is a three week old foal who lives on a beautiful farm near Peterborough, Ontario. He was born in the early hours on a sunny morning to a very exceptional mare named Fling. She is a very relaxed horse with a beautiful disposition and a love for her people. Fling has always been playful, curious, and very intelligent. Working with her over the years has been a true joy.
It's no surprise that her owners decided to breed her. Felix obviously takes after her mother and he is just as relaxed and easygoing around people. These horses actually belong to a woman named Shauna, who boards the horses here. It's the perfect place and they receive the care and attention that they so richly deserve.Show more

Alison, who owns the farm, also has other horses, some cows, and a few dogs. She adores all animals and loves her life on this farm. Even though she works full time as a paramedic, and also as a firefighter, she finds time whenever she can to ride and care for the animals. Between her husband and a few hired hands, this farm has plenty of help and the animals thrive here.

Dave, seen in the video, was invited to meet Felix and he didn't hesitate. Felix and Fling were in the pasture when he arrived and he decided to record this adorable pair doing what happy horses do on a sunny day. This video shows the first few minutes of their meeting. Fling wandered around the pasture grazing, but she kept a watchful eye on Felix and on Dave. Even though a mother horse can be protective, she seemed to understand that all was well and she allowed him to get close to her foal. Felix had no shyness at all and he quickly discovered that Dave was willing to run and play in the pasture with him. Felix bounced happily and sprinted back and forth with Dave, eager to show how quickly he could move on his new legs. He wandered back and forth between Dave and his mother, often returning to her for the reassurance that she still approved. Occasionally, he tried to graze and eat the grass, as Fling was doing, but a foal this age can't actually digest grass. Felix happily nursed on his mother between rounds of romping and jumping.

Like a big, playful puppy, Felix chased Dave and bounded back and forth excitedly before it became obvious that he was getting tired. After a few nudges and head butts, Felix lay down on the ground near Dave as if he was ready for a nap. Dave happily sat down too and began petting him like he was a large lap dog.

What is surprising is that Felix is so happy with human affection that he even rolled on his back as if he wanted his belly rubbed. But what is even more surprising is that Fling grazed contentedly beside the pair and had no objection to Dave snuggling on the ground with her baby. A mare, even one as exceptional as Fling, would not normally allow this, especially with a newcomer. Of course, Dave saw this as one of those opportunities that are too good to pass up. His smile tells it all as he gives Felix all the love affection he can. Few things are as heart warming as an affectionate, newborn horse. Is there anyone who would not love a chance to spend an afternoon with two horses as special as these.