Matoaka was taken from the beach at four months old. She was originally named Barb because she had fish hooks in her ear. They were removed and she was put up for adoption.
She was taken from her mother at a young age. When she came to my place she was pushed out of the herd by my mare Honey. Honey wouldn't allow her to eat, drink, or even come close to any of the other animals. Over time they came to love and rely on each other much like a foal does to their mother. The bond between them is very strong. Nothing comes between them.
Honey would throw herself through an electric fence if Matoaka was in any trouble. She hates it when I take Matoaka away which is a bit of a problem. But as soon as Matoaka is back Honey becomes her old, grouchy, pushy self. She bites, kicks and runs Matoaka away. But sometimes, like when it rains Matoaka will be standing with her head under Honey's letting her block the cold and rain.
That will show you better than anything a mothers love.
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