Today I had the pleasure of witnessing something I have never seen in my 28 years associated with horses!  I saw a horse “Fetch” today!

At a routine appointment 3 weeks ago, Johanna Johnston explained to me how her 7 year old Thoroughbred mare, Angel, could fetch sticks.  I didn’t believe it as I had never heard of such a thing, never mind witnessed it — to make sure it wasn’t some doctored “You Tube” video!

But today, I saw it with my own eyes.  Johanna threw out Angel’s stick and said, “Go Fetch.”  Angel walked out, picked it up gently between her teeth, and brought it directly back to Johanna. Angel held it for her until Johanna gently grasped it from her.  Amazing!  At one point Angel even dropped the stick in front of Johanna. Most dog owners can’t get their fetch in this way! And then Angel, per Johanna’s request, actually picked the stick back up to hand to Johanna!

Johanna threw the stick another time and this time Angel didn’t see exactly where the stick landed.  Much to my wondering eyes, Angel snaked and circled the paddock until she could smell/see the stick — just like a hunting bird dog would do.

I told Johanna that she should tape Angel in action and send it to the Ellen Degeneres Show. They will be famous!  Maybe I could be their agent . . .

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