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Featured Video: A Helpful Foal

It’s always nice to see someone who appreciates their mama. This Haflinger filly in Austria is showing her mom how much she cares by giving her a good back scratch and helping her golden coat shine. I’m sure the human caretakers appreciate this youngster’s mastery of the currycomb as well.

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Marion says:
January 25, 2015 at 5:58 am
That is just adorable! You wonder how they pick up on doing these things! Gonna be an easy one to train!
Kathy says:
April 6, 2015 at 5:53 am
This is just so cute! How did that baby ever figure that out!
Annie says:
May 7, 2015 at 5:53 am
So precious, Love this baby and mamma!
Sue says:
June 2, 2015 at 5:55 am
Oh how adorable. Pretty headed little baby!
Marion says:
July 4, 2015 at 6:32 am
Just can't get enough of this! So adorable!
Sandy says:
August 27, 2015 at 6:43 am
So cute!
Alicia says:
November 18, 2015 at 6:20 am
OMG How cute is this and how cute is that baby!
Marion says:
December 29, 2015 at 6:43 am
This is what I was experiencing yesterday when my mare was getting her chiropractic adjustment and massage. She was grooming my shoulder while I held her for the vet!
Sherry says:
January 13, 2016 at 6:32 am
Just so adorable!
Sandy says:
April 22, 2016 at 5:59 am
OMG how adorable! She's precious!

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