PupVine celebrates extraordinary canine friendships, as they’re often the truest forms of connection. Can there be anything more exceptional than these dog-and-horse pals? I doubt it.
Dogs can indeed be remarkable equestrians. Don’t take my word for it?
Look at these dogs that gained fame for preferring horse companionship over their fellow canines.
The Unforeseen Photoshoot
Ashley Shell, a TikTok creator recognized for having numerous German Shepherds at her residence, went for a stroll one day, taking along her companions, Ryker and Kai. What was intended as an ordinary walk transformed into a stunning photoshoot.
Shell and her pooches reside next to a family that keeps horses. They are permitted to visit, play, and pet those magnificent animals. Since Shell’s German Shepherds are impeccably well-behaved, they can approach the horses freely.
While strolling by their neighbor’s fence, Shell noticed a striking dark beauty moving towards them. The dogs were ecstatic to spot a horse, so they rushed over to greet it.
As a social media content creator, Ashley instantly recognized an opportunity to film an amazing video of her dogs posing alongside the horse.
The arrangement was splendid! Both dogs were stunning black and tan GSDs, while the horse donned a rich chocolate coat. They looked magnificent! It seemed like the horse was a long-lost relative of the dog.
With wide grins on their faces, the dogs posed on their hind legs like professionals. Even the horse relished the attention and struck some poses.
The outcome was astounding. A simple stroll transformed into a photoshoot worth a fortune!
Shell shared more images, and it was tough to choose my favorite.
Can you?
Going Viral
Shortly after uploading the video of the photoshoot featuring the images on her TikTok profile, Shell and her dogs amassed an audience. Everyone was raving about those two fantastic GSDs posing alongside a horse.
The video garnered astounding views!
As of now, nearly seven months post-original release in August of 2022, Ryker, Kai, and the horse have accumulated 1.9 million views! Paw-some!
You can keep up with the escapades of the big Von Jakoba German Shepherd family here on TikTok. If you are a genuine GSD enthusiast, you won’t want to miss their daily posts!
Ryker And Kai Are Not The Sole Horse-Loving Bots
Ryker and Kai, along with their other siblings, enjoy making occasional visits to their equine friends. However, they’re not the only dogs who appreciate the company of a horse.
Some pups adore these noble animals so much that they even ride on their backs!
Robin, The Equestrian
When Robin, a petite Australian Shepherd, was introduced to his new surroundings, he never imagined he’d encounter a companion for life there, outside of his human. However, the small farm presented Robin with numerous revelations, one of which was Teddy.
Teddy, an exquisite Andalusian horse, welcomed Robin into his life and embraced his fascination with horses as something regular… as if horse-loving and horse-riding dogs were a common sight!
Teddy and Robin immediately became close companions, despite their contrasts.
Robin can only credit his human, Emily, for realizing his equestrian talents. From the moment Robin entered the farm, his human attempted something unconventional: she placed Robin onto Teddy’s back, and the fun began!
The Fun is Endless
From the moment he wakes up each morning, Robin dashes to greet his buddy, Teddy, at the stables. They’re always excited to see each other, as if it’s been ages since their last meeting.
Emily raises her knee and assists Robin in getting onto Teddy’s back. Then, the ride commences.
As Teddy prances elegantly through the farm, Robin maintains his grip on her back, balancing like a champ. Occasionally, he leans in and snugly presses his small body against Teddy’s, as if he’s embracing and expressing gratitude for the amazing view.
But, riding isn’t the only activity Robin and Teddy engage in. One of their favorite pastimes is racing each other.
Australian Shepherds are speedy and nimble dogs, but they can’t compete with the strength and speed of an Andalusian. Teddy allows Robin to think he might reach the finish line first.
Just when he starts to feel overconfident and drops his guard, Teddy takes the lead and outruns him.
The horse-and-dog chase is comical. These two unconventional pals always have a blast playing together.
If you ask Robin, he’d unequivocally answer no to dismounting from Teddy’s back. The fun is always too delightful to end.
Going Viral Vol. 2
The Dodo came across Teddy and Robin approximately eight months back. This incredible pair has gone viral, and their shared Instagram account continues to grow daily.
Currently, Teddy and Robin delight in sharing their daily escapades with nearly 12k of their followers.
If you wish to enjoy more content from this equestrian and his steed, you should follow them on Instagram!
Indeed, dogs… the most compassionate beings of all, can forge friendships with anyone!