Watch a Horse Copy Its Trainer and Start Making Snow Angels

Horsey See, Horsey Do! Adorable Horse Mimics Its Trainer Making Snow Angels!

The hilarious and adorable clip at the bottom of the page shows a clever horse watch and learn from its trainer! The clip shows a winter wonderland, a fresh coat of snow covering the ground on this country farm! Leading her horse out for some outdoor time regardless of the cold snow, this happy trainer decides to make some snow angels! Already laying down on the ground by the time the clip begins, her curious horse pal comes to investigate!

Clearly sensing the joy and humor in the air, or perhaps in the snow, the horse begins pawing at the snow! One can almost see the gears turning in the gentle giant’s mind, realizing this soft stuff might just be a joy to play in! The huge horse begins to kneel down, gingerly lowering itself onto its front legs before flopping over! As the trainer starts to resume her snow angels, the horse doesn’t miss a beat in joining! 

Not quite getting the form down, but with more than enough spirit, the horse shimmies around in the snow. Rolling around and having a blast, this horse obviously loves its trainer! After a bit of rolling around, the horse flips back over to face its trainer. Whether its feeling a bit cold or following the lead of its trainer beginning to get up, the horse jumps back to its feet! The trainer has a lead in her hand, perhaps about to bring the horse on a longer walk through the snow! Or maybe after the short play in the snow, the horse is ready to get back inside!

Clever Horses Copy Their Trainers As a Form of Communication and Comradery!

If you were lucky scrolling through your Instagram feed, the heartwarming clip at the bottom of the page may have popped up! It showcases a horse mimicking its trainer doing snow angels. It’s a playful display of communication between the human and animal worlds, but this isn’t just a one-time occurrence. Horses, it turns out, are actually pretty adept mimics!

In a remarkable video on YouTube, another horse shows off its mimicking ability! It mimics a passerby, bowing its head and even spinning in circles after the person does the same! It’s a form of non-verbal communication that goes beyond the usual horse-human interactions we’re used to. But further studies on this subject reveal even more fascinating insights. 

Horses aren’t selective mimics; they’ll mirror their trainer’s head movements and even walking style, showing how observant horses are! Breed, age, and gender seem to have minimal impact on this behavior. A long known symptom of this connection is that between a horse’s fear level and that of the handler during stressful situations. A horse can sense when its rider is afraid, and will also become afraid in turn! It’s a testament to the intricate language of trust and reassurance that transcends species. When facing their fears, horses rely on their human companion to know what to do!

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