HI Spy: What makes your horse unique?

Tell us about the idiosyncrasies that make your horse who he is.

26-Aug-11

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Just like humans, every horse has his own quirks. Sometimes these little idiosyncrasies are endearing. Take, for example, the horse who nickers for his owner's attention every time she visits with another horse in the barn, or the one who will make funny faces after being given a favorite treat. Other times, these quirks can be annoying, like a clever equine who figures out he can hinder bath time by stepping on the hose or the pony who digs a hole in the front of his stall and seems to laugh when distracted humans step into it.

Many times, your horse's unique traits are neutral. They probably won't land him a spot on the David Letterman show to perform a stupid pet trick, but they don't cause any harm, either. They simply make your horse a unique individual!

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Allison    New York, NY 4/18/2013 4:43:40 PM My horse, Homer, is unique because of his looks. He looks old because he has gray hairs and he just has a look to him that makes you think wow he must be at least 30. It looks like someone stretched him out when he was a foal(he's so long), his eyes are more sunken in looking than other horses and his mane is parted to the left but flips over to the right halfway down so it's always sticking up. Many people call him ugly but to be honest I think he's the cutest horse at the barn! Tesla    Western, NC 12/9/2012 7:17:50 AM My horse Chance is unique because I haven't quite figured out what he is! I know that one of his parent's had to be a Haflinger because his mane is blonde and thick, he's only 14 hands, and his coat is a light chestnut, but his other half remains a mystery. Every time he has an accomplishment such as clearing a high jump or prancing around with his gaits my mind immediately says, "Oh he's part Saddlebred, he must have some Thoroughbred in him." It's fun to have a special mystery horse! Dahlia    Winchester, KY 11/9/2012 11:28:30 AM My horse is unique because he is unknown to me, but a faith for the future. He will be a dream come true, a wish granted, God's blessing. He will be all my wishes and daydreams in a physical being. He always is in my mind, and he is unique because he will be the only horse that is mine-truly mine. Kylie    New Richland, MN 9/17/2012 1:17:12 PM My 18 year old Arab, Angel, loves peppermint treats, but HATES actual peppermints! And my mini, Pea, loves to chase my Border Collie around the pasture.