Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Nov 3, 2014 19:08:37 GMT
As you know I lost my mare not long time ago, she was Viktors mom. He is 4 months old, and was lost at first, older coalt Aramis was giving him a hard time and he did not have nobody to run to and protect him. It was really sad to see him walking around lonely, but I did not wanted to interfere because I knew the herd will take care of him eventually. And they did. Mara started to protect him and chase away Aramis when he would bite Viktor. Mara also has a 4 month old foal Athos, witch is Viktors brother by father, I guess mother instinct and herd instinct to protect their own kicked in. She does allow him to nurse her, but he is not really interesting in nursing as we feed him now with milk re-placer. It is very beautiful to see how horses are such kind creatures and how they also feel empathy and love for eatch other :)  upload images |
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Nov 3, 2014 19:18:21 GMT
Awwww, I was worried about poor Viktor but I am so glad that Mara stepped up to take care of him. So sweet. Thanks for letting us know what was going on.
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Nov 3, 2014 19:27:12 GMT
I am very proud of her. :-)
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Post by lorddaxter on Nov 3, 2014 19:40:20 GMT
Aw that's sweet, what a lovely mare:)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 20:09:24 GMT
Adorable! I am so glad to hear that things are going better for Viktor!
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Nov 3, 2014 20:33:44 GMT
I love how they are both so close to her sides! Has Athos shown any jealousy towards Viktor or has he accepted the fact his mom is taking care of Viktor too?
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Nov 3, 2014 20:37:01 GMT
Not at all. They are best friends. If one goes somewere other will follow. They were close before also, but now even more.
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Post by hugs on Nov 4, 2014 0:54:22 GMT
I love other mammals especially horses and dogssmileys-embrace-hug-902607
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Post by horselover4life on Nov 4, 2014 1:19:47 GMT
Sweet...and a good mother to teach much needed lessons to her "youngsters".......
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nhg
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Post by nhg on Nov 4, 2014 1:24:16 GMT
What a wonderful girl Mara is!!! Poor little guy, I feel so sorry for him, I'm so glad he has a new mom to watch out for him.
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Post by horselady on Nov 4, 2014 2:19:25 GMT
I too was worried about Viktor , so Mara has decided to take on another foal. yes horses and animals do take on the one that deserve the help.
i have seen it happen in my herd. a colt needed to be separated from his mother at 2 months old as she was sick with influenza and other problems and needed to be cared for in a quaranteen situation as to not infect other horses and the babies. my mare has her daughter the same age and silly took on tid bits and nursed him and taught him how to be a big boy and a big horse.
thank you for posting that update.
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Nov 4, 2014 5:17:42 GMT
That is wonderful. Usually orphan foals don't do well. But it looks like he will do just fine.  |
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Nov 4, 2014 6:41:35 GMT
It is adorable to see two of them following Mara,cuties. I also was worried, but I guess it was time for something good to happen to me, and it did.
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