Horses are far more intelligent than many give them credit for - he knew way before I did!

[@lorealmonroe]

my daughter rescued a lovely mare, who was quite saucy, heartbroken over the death of her previous owner. my daughter became pregnant, the mare changed dramatically-she knew and she mellowed almost instantly. these days, my grandson could sit between her feet if he wanted to - while the mare will not even twitch an ear, being so careful. love brought her back!

[@rudniktheroan]

Aww I love that thank you so much for sharing 🥰

[@patperrier4599]

They do know! I had a friend who had a Tennessee Walker and I brought apples out to him. He was NOT interested in the apples as much as he was my belly... It was so cute because he was a big boy and he was so gentle and snuffling around as if to say, "Hey buddy!" That was over 40 years ago, and I still have that memory!

[@rudniktheroan]

That is so precious, thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@ponispal]

Years ago, on a visit, my vet was astonished when my mare persistently gently nuzzled her tummy. She had recently learned that she was pregnant. Not even showing, and hadn't even told anyone. It was amazing. She was a most special mare and partner.

[@rudniktheroan]

Aw wow that’s amazing! Animals are so intuitive 🥰

[@WORDversesWORLD]

All animals are smarter than people give them credit for.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

That statement is 10 feet tall and a mile wide. Thank you for saying it.

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

"Smarts" is not what this is. Its smell, hearing, and deep instinct. However, I agree, animals don't get credit for their intelligence often times. Especially animals that are with us for many centuries. Like dogs, and horses.

[@WORDversesWORLD]

@@darlenelarochelle4011 I didn't refer to this particular video when I made my comment.

[@charlene-zw]

so many folks brag, “ I was involved in horses when I was Three!!” 👶🏼….. your child will be able to brag , “ I was a Fetus!!!!” ☺️🥰🐴🥰 #ItBegins!! #Horses!!

[@rudniktheroan]

Right 😂

[@carolynwright302]

Horses can hear your heartbeat from approximately 4 feet away. He heard two heartbeats!

[@DillerDallerDuller]

More likely a hormonal scent he picked up on

[@carolynwright302]

@@DillerDallerDuller could be that too

[@smilingbandit4975]

There is no heartbeat during the first 5 weeks of the development of the fetus.

[@johnclause765]

I knew it from the start. Horses mules and dogs are all able to smell the scent of the hormones and sometimes they will not allow anyone to get too close to the mommy. Gods gift of creatures.

[@cherylcobern4483]

Well said.."God's gift of creatures".. 🙌🏼🙌🏼💗🙏🏻

[@markhansen3111]

It is amazing what animals can sense. My little doggy licks my knees when they ache. He can smell something and knows. Then, he tries to make it feel better.

[@deedeskin2439]

Years ago my old nanny goat sniffed my face when the novocain wore off after having a broken molar removed. She rubbed her fuzzy nose on my arm and very quietly said, "Ma-ma!" (She picked that up by hearing my kids say it.) She knew I was hurting and did her best to comfort me. Brownie left us a long time ago, but I still miss her, a LOT!

[@nonyabidness5708]

I'm so happy this wasn't a cancer story!

[@rudniktheroan]

Tbh I never knew that was even an option until these comments! It’s so cool what animals can pickup that we can’t!

[@user-kf6lu4dn2r]

It's so sweet and precious how he's literally sniffing your belly.

[@g.flesch9731]

Watching you & your horse I thought what an attentive horse at your side as you clear manure. When your horse was shuffling your belly, I was surprised & thinking he loves you so much & then I realized he was loving on your pregnant belly! I was astonished & tears.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

That is the sweetest story! He is very attentive! When my granddtr was pregnant, her female Australian shepherd loved to smell and lick her belly. After the baby came, she smelled once then never again. She loves that little boy and stays by him constantly

[@rudniktheroan]

Aww I love the🥰

[@jeffreypinder9398]

He will always remember you scent and that of your new baby. You showed him Love and Care, he is returning the same.

[@carolyntaylor7]

Their sense of smell is amazing! He knew something was different. 😊

[@rudniktheroan]

He did! Long before a test ever picked it up 😂

[@lynnroney1234]

Like I always say, animals just know. You have helped Rudnik come such a very long way from when you adopted him. He’s as happy as he’s ever been. Now, he’s watching over you and your expected little one with as much devotion and care. He is magnificent.

[@kiracattan4624]

Several years ago, I went to visit my daughter in Michigan for the weekend. At the end of my stay, I noticed their black lab had begun to get more protective of my daughter. They'd told me they were trying for a child already. When I started chuckling, they asked why. I said, "You're pregnant. Congratulations." Then I had to explain why their dog was acting so strange. Two weeks after I got home, she called me and said, "You were right. I thought our dog was just being picky, but you nailed it." I don't mention the dog's name because I totally forgot about it. *Sigh* Was a good story to tell.

[@rudniktheroan]

Awww that’s such a sweet story thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@vernonfrance2974]

Pheromones . . .

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

Dogs/horses have a much more acute sense if smell. They can smell the different hormones....

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

​@@vernonfrance2974 No. Hormones.

[@wendybutler1681]

I'm imagining all the horsey sniffing your brand new little one will endure when they meet. Gonna be a very sacred event in your lives. Bless you all!

[@FrisbeeGirl]

That's part of the beauty of biology, he knew you smelled differently and his biology told him to look after his family. I love him nudging your belly, "Hey, Sprout! Can't wait to see ya!" Congrats!!

[@bobkohl6779]

Horses are very empathic. I'm sitting on the best horse I've ever had and she was a rescue

[@russ254]

sitting on a horse, commenting on youtube videos - you’re watching videos the right way, but riding horses the wrong way

[@nnonotnow]

How sweet! 💖🐴 We are mammals and share many characteristics. His ability to discern your condition is an important part of his being a horse. We are all from the same tree.

[@jjradV]

nnonotnow,I agree with your comment, are you vegan ?

[@lightning9279]

Pheromones is the big language of the animal world.

[@ALittleFree]

Congratulations!! How exciting. It's the hormone changes... but he even recognized it in a different species! So aware. And he won't have to wait over a year like in horses!!

[@animangle]

horses are so crazy intelligent. i'm really young and my knees started bothering me for some reason, i was sitting in his stall and he bent down to check out my knees for a minute like he was looking for something. i still don't know why my knees were bothering me, but it's crazy to me that he knew.

[@rudniktheroan]

Awww that’s so precious 🥰

[@lia1268]

@animangle This is beautiful! Get checked for Lyme disease, though - that’s the first symptom and place arthritis shows up. I speak this as a survivor of this terrible disease, which God has and is healing me from. It’s been a long journey and battle as I wasn’t diagnosed for 18 years, but He led me to amazing practitioners in a country where there is nothing but a terminal diagnosis for it, which is furthest from the truth! God bless you, and may you heal, in Jesus’s mighty Name! 💗✝️🙏

[@animangle]

@@lia1268 sorry im a really nervous person. if i don't have a rash i should be good right??? also, i've had this pain for a few months. only, in my right knee and it feels like a mechanical issue. locking up, and then popping pretty painfully. i appreciate your concern though

[@lisaferry9253]

That’s just beautiful!❤ I love animals. They have far more understanding and compassion than we give them credit for.

[@jjradV]

Lisa,good comment, do you eat animals or are you vegan ?

[@kimcentofanti2694]

He's a smart boy. He's going to be so gentle with that baby ❤

[@miguelservetus9534]

Not to be a wet blanket but he smells her hormones, not the actual baby. He may be aggressive to the child.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Went on a trail ride about 10 yrs ago, horse wouldn't break a walk and was glide walking. She said it never did it before, smacked the rump, tried pulling.. nothing. Granted was incredibly fatigued but took years for doctors to recognize the neuromuscular disease.

[@danieldravot341]

The more people I meet, the more I like dogs . . . and horses.

[@rudniktheroan]

Same though 🥲

[@speedbirdconcordeBOAB]

Very true sadly. That’s a Mark Twain quote isn’t it?

[@anikaecker1721]

Horses are highly emotionally intelligent. They are also fiercely loyal too. What a good boy. Congrats!!

[@sharonprince6364]

It’s so sweet to see him following u around !!! U can tell he really cares about u !!!❤

[@rudniktheroan]

It’s so sweet 🥹

[@pennylane428]

🎉 congratulations to your two and four legged family ❤️ What a blessing! my oldest mare also behaved radically different when I was 5 weeks pregnant. I had no idea I was, but she did! I believe horses have a heightened sense of smell and pheromones caused her to behave differently around me.

[@shutterchick79]

I wouldn't be surprised if horses had bloodhound level sense of smell, considering all the real estate in their snoots. Think about it😁

[@goddukee]

Animals are lots more sensitive than we notice. I have a pitbull that wouldn't leave my pregnant daughter alone one day. Followed her every step. She went into labor that night. I had a cat years ago that wanted to sleep with me when I had the flu. My horses always knew when I wasn't in a good mood. Without me saying a word they just kept their distance

[@rudniktheroan]

They’re so intelligent!

[@rondohunter8966]

I realize that many animals are far more in tune to us than we are of ourselves. But how? Is it an odor they're picking up on? He's paying attention to her belly knowing where the fetus is inside her. What's up?

[@PredictableEnigma]

​@@rondohunter8966 yes many mammals can smell the hormone changes in your sweat when pregnant. Also stress hormones are distinct in smell too.

[@temi-twistedzones]

Less than ten seconds and without reading through any comments I knew you are pregnant. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you 🥰

[@janforaker3127]

Animals are far more sensitive than we humans are. Giving that baby kisses!!'❤🎉

[@fayesmith2406]

He is beautiful & congratulations

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you 🥰

[@charlene-zw]

So Amazing !!!! 🐴 He already knew you were carrying a new life form inside you 🥰👍 . I love that years from now , your child will see this video . “ It Begins “ 😍👍🐴

[@sharoncearley9795]

Fantastic; he will be a good partner I'm sure, glad I get to see this.

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you 🥰

[@JMHTruck32005]

This made me cry...I only hope you give him lots of hugs and kisses...And treats...Congratulations...

[@madelineryan548]

Congratulations! You’ll be a wonderful mother to your newborn and Rudnik will protect the baby when the youngster is older

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@noradinneen1]

How absolutely lovely. I found this really moving.

[@rudniktheroan]

🥰

[@susanaufiero5071]

Congratulations!! he knows and is taking care of his mom - what a good special boy:))

[@celinefederici6951]

That was amazing to see him follow you around. He needed/wanted to be right by your side...and not even a few feet away. I am not a horse person but I love learning about them.. They are still a mystery to me. It must be a wonderful experience to have a horse like him.

[@annew8365]

What a sweetheart! Rudnik is so handsome!

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you 🥰

[@wordreet]

How wonderful! Congrats! Yes our pets sense our body condition way before we have any idea that something's changed. This is how people can have assistance and service dogs.

[@missingutah]

Saw this video earlier... Kinda thought he knew something was up by the way he was acting. Smart boy! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tomfolkes4997]

Congratulations! Yes, Dogs, cats, horses and donkeys, all have been human companions for thousands of years, and indeed seem to be able to sense/smell changes in their human's condition whether good or bad. It can be very humbling and gratifying to experience that bond. Hope all goes well for you.

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@vernonfrance2974]

Pheromones . . .

[@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv]

My dog gives me “the eye” when I need my allergy med. she is Border Collie/Lab.

[@hopetondelli5146]

boyOboythats really something! thanks for sharing - him butting his big old nose into your belly-amazing! good luck & best wishes

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you 🥰

[@susanmeredith4957]

What a sweet horse. They’re so sensitive.

[@userused3199]

Congratulations! Your little one will be so blessed and protected to have Rudnik as a companion and Rudnik will have another adoring fan to shower him with love.

[@csa_yt]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Horses are just so smart and sensitive... souls on another level!!!

[@mikeburnett7028]

Smart horse. Most times, they sense medical conditions much sooner than humans. You’re fortunate to have him

[@bella-bee]

How beautiful. God is good. I am so happy for you, in your family and your wonderful horse.

[@christinematton4125]

Isn't it amazing how instinctively they know ❤ congratulations 😊

[@matthewalexander2436]

Congratulations! You guys are gonna be awesome parents! And Rudy will be he's guardian, you wait and see! 😂❤💪

[@rudniktheroan]

🥰🥰

[@healmac]

It shows how well he knows and loves you, so heartwarming. Congratulations, you are blessed, in ways!

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@skipjack1081]

I have always thought/said that we humans have not given these majestic beautiful creatures the credit they deserve - they helped build many nations (i.e.America) in past history - and paid a huge price along the way.

[@christinematton4125]

They did help build this country, and in some cases, abuse, neglect, and death was their reward 😢

[@skipjack1081]

@@christinematton4125 - sadly yes - -

[@jhmumma]

What a tender horse, Rudnik is.

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

I would be pleased to see a little toddler out bellowing for Rudnik in a few years time.

[@graemefindsen4001]

I’m sure these lil tear jerkers help. Thanks

[@jimipalmer5041]

That was beautiful, the horse,the scenery, and the story. 🕊💖🖖

[@rebeccadees2300]

Such a beautiful story.

[@Faelani38]

🥰 your his hooman. He loves you very much. He is a smart boy and will protect you. When I was pregnant with my son my dog knew and would not let unknown people near me. Congrats on the wee one. :)

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you 🥰

[@Faelani38]

@@rudniktheroan Your Welcome :)

[@ES-ch6il]

What a sweet sweet boy!

[@TheSouthIsHot]

I have heard of dogs smelling pregnancy hormones. And horses can do that, too?😲 That's awesome! And so sweet.🥰

[@kizilkedi8604]

What a noble horse protecting his owner ❤

Who else loves the soundtrack?

[@curiouscat3384]

acoustic is always the BEST!

[@brunog.8920]

I expected this kind of gentle attention from a dog, but never from a horse :) ...

[@lorielundgren7169]

Horses are the most amazing animals! We have so many reasons to be thankful and respectful of them. They're not only highly intelligent, but also sensitive, kind and brave. Best therapists ever - for whatever ails ya!

[@RoSaWa386-33]

Body chemistry and those aromas... huge sinus cavities, capable of greater aromas diagnostics... it makes sense. Scents.

[@RoSaWa386-33]

I just can't figure out when dogs and horses go to human biology classes to learn what our aromas mean.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@@RoSaWa386-33 they’re probably quite similar to their own pheromones/hormones etc, plus our body language is capable of subtle changes we’re not consciously aware of. You probably transmit that kind of information to other people without realising, too.

[@CricketsBay]

Some of the original birthcontrol pills were made with urine from pregnant mares. I bet that was an interesting time for a lot of horses. They are very sensitive to hormones in their own species and others.

[@toneenorman2135]

@@CricketsBayDon’t you mean “Premarin “? Which is a hormone replacement medication( for menopause issues)made from pregnant mares urine.However,the process is torture on the tied down mares. Kept pregnant by removing foals as soon as born( don’t ask) denied water so the concentration of hormones is strong,and,not allowed to move . Tubes inserted. I know many of these factories have been closed down, and some of these mares were rescued. I truly hope that ALL have be closed as it is a cruel,inhumane way to get a hormone that can be synthesized…

[@cdeweijer12]

❤animals are such wonderful company, all the best to you all!

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you 🥰

[@walksp1500]

Amazing!! Congratulations!!🎉🍼How special is Rudnik?!? So special❤

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you 🥰 he’s so very special!

[@jrmeindl]

Congrats on the future new addition. Animals know a lot more than what some people give credit too. They can also figure out in people who is good and bad pretty much from a first meeting. They just have that sense. Unfortunately, many are abused and mistreated.

[@scottfulps2065]

That was really beautiful. Thank you.

[@suzystone244]

Fantastic interaction. Horse knows best❤

[@user-rc4vu9ur4i]

Awww that's a lovely story and thank you for sharing

[@melissapierce69]

Our black cat diagnosed our pregnancy ever before I had morning sickness ❤

[@johntaylor5968]

Makes your heart sing, lovely animal.

[@MsMooch41]

We as humans do not give the credit that all animals deserve. I trust my animals more than most people. If my dogs bark at someone and their hackles are raised, I will stay away from that person. If they run up and want pets from someone, I know that the person is probably OK.

[@elenacaddell3639]

They Know😍🥰😁ITS GREAT! Congrats 👶

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you🥰🥰

[@Pinkfrogz]

What a very lovely beginning to a bigger story 🌸💕

[@joannsmith9]

Wha5 a sweet horse

[@lukeleonard2801]

Wonderful

[@effiemooney8477]

Animals know... sobeautiful!!! ❤

[@steverochon1620]

Happy for you all. I was worried that he detected an illness, cancer, something terrible. Happy to know this was the case.❤

[@Jennifer-bv8hr]

Yes they are! Majestic with individual personalities 🥰

[@kidamaroo]

They can probably smell when someone is pregnant

[@wrjsn231]

Horses are amazing! They can hear our heartbeat and smell any hormonal changes. Bet he can hear baby’s heartbeat as well! ❤️

[@cremebrulee4759]

This is so touching and so beautiful ❤️

[@sumis8096]

That is the sweetest thing ever 💛👏 congratulations and good luck! Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and delivery 💛

[@andreastephens6833]

So sweet!!

[@writerconsidered]

I thought it would be bad news like cancer. Nope baby hormones.

[@taylormade9693]

Congratulations! Our animals do pick up on things for sure. We had a dog once, when a friend came over, she would lick her feet. She noticed something in her. Blessings!

[@DivineMetamorphoses]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful blessing. What a gorgeous loving horse 🤍

[@dhunter1423]

A Baby Gift for Her/His Arrival: Congrats😁Give Hugs to Rudnik

[@rudniktheroan]

Thank you so much! That is so sweet of you🥰🥹

[@michellemcfarland80]

💗 Awesomeness!!! ALL animals R People!! & a lot of them are way smarter than humans!!

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Congratulations. I imagine he could smell the hormone changes in your body. Super cute and a lovely horse.

[@betqpublic9901]

When I was pregnant one gelding in particular would always nibble on the top of my belly I rode til beginning of my 8th month when I started getting flying changes I wasn't asking for. When Connor was born he was so sweet , gentle and attentive and wanted to see him and let him touch his nose

[@rudniktheroan]

Aww I love that thank you so much for sharing 🥰

[@MrTemplerage]

Many differences among man and beasts but my experience is that a smart horse is smarter than a smart dog. Both are treasure.

[@coryburns9161]

The horse puppy likes how you interact with the horse when it was right there next to your holding it and kissing he loves you

[@hawkfeather6802]

He can smell his new friend even before they're here. Very cool!

[@carolluther1625]

I think it's so sweet! Animals are so smart

[@carilariviere505]

Well congrats! So amazing animals are when it comes to stuff like that. A sixth sense of sorts.....