Humans aren’t the only ones feeling the summer heat, our pets are, too. TikToker Tamara Johnson was out riding her horse recently when they came upon a stream. Of course, they had to stop to cool down!
Tamara doesn’t share the horse’s name but does say in the video’s caption that he’s the most water lovin’ horse there ever was. She’s shared other videos of him playing in the hose which are also cute, but this one is the best!
@grooming_bytamara The most water lovin horse there ever was
This was such a joy to watch! The horse was having so much fun rolling around in the water – you could almost see the smile on his face!
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Commenter Reactions to the Water Lovin’ Horse
Tamara’s video has well over a million views, and people have left hundreds of comments. @victoria got more than 12 thousand likes when she shared, “This is actually very dangerous for a horse. If you let him in there for too long, he might turn into a mermaid.” @Bargain Aesthetic pointed out, “That’s a kelpie!” @Derrick Aronhalt joked, “So would this be a “Sea Horse” LOL!”
@Brittany Adkins shared, “I always feel bad when the horse can’t roll over all the way. I wonder if they end up unsatisfied. Only half rolled.” @Siberian1004 added, “I remember taking a ride on a beach tour in Mexico. At the break the horses were unsaddled and allowed to splash in the ocean. It was truly magical to see how happy they were!”
@Heidi told a story about her water-loving horse, “My Mustang! She tried to breathe underwater and was shocked that she couldn’t. Ha ha!”
Not all horses like the water as much as Tamara’s horse does. Some breeds naturally enjoy water and swim, while other horses may be hesitant or refuse to enter it.
Horse Breeds List also shares this important reminder about horses and swimming: “It is important to know that horses cannot hold their breath the same way we do. This means that if the horse’s head goes underwater, the risk of drowning is very high. Therefore, it is important not to rush the horse’s acclimatization process to water and swimming. Due to the particular anatomy of the horse’s ears, where there is no lower passage for water drainage, it is important to avoid water entering this cavity, as this could cause discomfort or even an ear infection.”