There’s Nothing Like the Friendship Between a Horse and His Dog

Boss and Contino share a special bond. Photo via Leslie Stark/YouTube

Growing up, my aunt was the one with all the horses. My parents would drive my brother and I up north to visit and we’d watch the horses – or ride them if we could talk someone into helping us with the saddle and everything. But her property wasn’t all horses. Dogs played a prominent part. As a child I’d marvel at how much like friends the two species seemed. Admittedly, I still love to see the friendship between horses and dogs.

Take a look at the bond they share:

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