I swear this boy is way too smart for his - my - own good 🙄

I found this video from back in the spring and realized I don’t think I ever actually shared it.
It’s way too cute to miss out on and a perfect summary of Rudniks personality 😂
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[@tammykravitz4617]

Who else was waiting to see if he went and tied himself back up?

[@freespeech4023]

Was going to say the same ❤❤😂😂

[@sladjanab]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@kjam360]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@judeboardman4500]

😂😂 yes my thought exactly.Love the look around to see if anyone was watching 😂😂

[@eligebrown8998]

😂😂 I definitely was

[@katespear1233]

WOW! Unhooks himself & then looks around to see if anyone is watching😁👍

[@rftulie]

That’s how they do it. They do one thing and then they take their time with the next step. My horse figured out one day how to use his face to undo the chain on the gate that leads to the hay - but he DIDN’T GO IN even though he’s raided that years ago when I had left a different gate open by accident. He wanted to wait a day before he made the next move. I put a clip on the chain that’s too small for his lips and it’s remained in place for 2 months now. We’ll see who makes the next move😂

[@condorboss3339]

Yes. They are clever when it comes to food. One gelding I had would untie any knot. He just kept working at a knot until he got it undone.

[@hberbac838]

He earned those by being so smart😅❤

[@MRTOMBO]

"Silly Hooman . . . (/munch /crunch /crunch)

[@JamesSchrader-i7o]

once a horse knows you know how they are, they will become buddys with you, they even have a sense of humor

[@RitaMeterMaid99]

Priceless. He’s so nonchalant about it too. Looks around. Doesn’t get too excited. Walks over. Carrots gone.

[@Tiisiphone]

Animals are way smarter than what many people think, and what I'm talking about is problem-solving intelligence. My horse and the neighbor's daughter's Welsh pony share the same pasture and paddock, they gang up to try opening the saddle room door, they know pretty well that the food supplements and apples are stored there.

[@aisha2370]

Means, motive, and opportunity.

[@lorithrower2467]

We both knew what he'd do, didn't we? ❤

[@catherinesee]

🧠 😂 this was a smart move for sure, just casually untied himself and ate the carrots 🥕

[@patriciahansen6032]

You said "nice try," but it wasn't just a try. It was success! I knew he'd untie himself, but it was still fun to watch.

[@jeno264]

But he's such a sweetheart about it, i can't be mad 😂💖

[@leeannjohnson1808]

"What is this word "wait" you keep using?!"

[@arribaficationwineho32]

I have seen a video where a horse escaped his stall then went down the aisle freeing only his buddies. So cute!

[@g.flesch9731]

Yup we took care of 4 horses twice a day. One morning one horse was out side his stall standing next to his horse friend. That is why the property is completely fenced in. That was a fun week & an honor to care for these amazing animals

[@arribaficationwineho32]

@@g.flesch9731 you are lucky!

[@vintagelady1]

"You said one minute---it's been one minute & you still not returned, I take matters into my own hands...er, lips, my own lips!"

[@g.flesch9731]

Love It! Horses are woman's Best Friend. She did loosely tie the knot, still he had to work it loose. Horse crunching the carrots & he's not sorry! Too cute. Thanks for this interlude. Both horse & woman have good day!

[@nancysilverman495]

Your baby made me just Laugh Out Loud. What a treat he must be for you!

[@flormorena3778]

When it comes to tasty treats, time is of the essence! Lol 🤣

[@typerexc]

If you look at the timestamp, he actually *did* wait a minute. Now _that's_ smart!

[@cattailer1077]

I never realized what a sense of humor and cleverness horses possess! Love it!💖

[@annbeirne9583]

Horses are very observant and intelligent watch and then he uses the knowledge to get to his treats rudnik is the Merlin of the horse world totally magic! Love it

[@nessapainter]

One smart cookie for sure 😊❗

[@Sirius-ly]

Love me some naughty animals! The smart ones are always the most amusing...lol!😂 ❤

[@jimmcconnell7328]

Those sweet carrots were calling his name and he simply couldn’t wait.

[@wesmccoy7061]

I own a Bay Roan since he was a weanling. He five now and has such a goofy personality. He steals everything. If I’m working in the corral fixing what ever he steals my hammer or drill or level. Steals my gloves from my pocket. Walks away with the stuff with that “COME AND GET IT “ attitude. You just got to love him ❤❤

[@SueMurnin]

One of my horses when I was younger would open stable doors not just his own but let the other horses out too ! We would regularly find them all out in the field. He was a real character

[@rudniktheroan]

😂😂 sounds like he’s seen go many episodes of prison break

[@MelodyMan69]

You knew he can do that ! 🤣

[@userused3199]

Like I was really going to make him wait for his treats. LOL

[@KarimTroost]

It doesn't surprise me when I was a kid we had a horse that could do the same thing. This video brought back fond memories of my childhood horse named Romeo. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@PsychicIsaacs]

Counted to 60 in his head... "Well, that's a Minute and She's still not back..."

[@jacquibradley1598]

How lovely, thanks for the post. 🐶🐶🤗

[@joewright2304]

Sure, Mom! I know exactly how to deal with this situation. 😂

[@jhssmith2004]

he's adorable!

[@commonsensical9409]

He’s too smart! Love that horse❤

[@APhotographerTravels2025JohnMc]

You did say wait a minute, so he did, then looked around for you. Untitled the rope, looked around again. Then got the treat. Hi ho silver used to do that to save the Lone Ranger.

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

Perfect horse…knows how to feed himself 🎉😂. Beautiful as well!

[@camurray]

He didn’t try he accomplished!!! 😂😂

[@JBaxter-pi8oj]

I'm delighted to see this. People have too much control of these beautiful creatures and it's wonderful to see them intelligently interacting in their environment. Thank you for sharing!

[@christinematton4125]

Too smart for his own good!❤😂

[@bruceboatwright7488]

I like the way he scans to see if anyone is watching....

[@trevorxlindeman1798]

Horses are much smarter than most people realize. My wife had a horse that learned how to open her stall door, forcing a modification to be made so she couldn’t open it.

[@g.flesch9731]

It's not unusual for horses to figure how to get out of their stall so they can nibble on some sweet grass. Nice.

[@wendybutler1681]

How a horse and my dachshund can be so alike is one of Mother Nature's little whimsies.💕

[@joyanders3968]

😂😂 It was just too tempting, mom.

[@poyznelf]

horse noses are the best noses

[@Bonnie-e6p]

Aww. You knew we wouldn’t stop him! 😅

[@danielpadmos8651]

See we are not the only animals with skill sets.

[@MariaProvenzano-i5f]

NOW WHO IS A CLEVER 🐎 HORSE.❤❤

[@carolgiangreco6548]

I love this horse. I just love him so much.

[@pmoneyz5592]

Cheeky bugger that was so funny😅😂😅😅😂

[@guineapiglady2841]

Horse: Oh, yeah? Smart horsey!

[@badcat4707]

Saw that coming from a mile away 😹😹😸

[@Snauzers]

Yaa! I’m not stupid ya no .. 😂

[@adelaferreira4575]

Smart and cute !

[@mildredmorine745]

I have fallen in love with Rudnik, beautiful intelligent 🐎. I wish you lived handy so I could meet him❤

[@lagayames9034]

His intellect and demeanor reminds me of Highland Dale who portrayed Fury and WarWinds

[@survivor648]

What a smart boy!

[@PatSabins]

Once knew a horse that could do this. Had to change how the knot was tied to stop him. 😅

[@gregm312]

that's hysterical

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

Next month he's going to get arrested picking the lock on the bank vault.

[@tjdime]

...yea..we all knew that he'd do that..how ever I thought he was gonna pull on the long end..smiles.. oh, I'm sure he gets lots of sweet carrots, but give him one for me..

[@Outsiderlookingin3152]

He was doing just what I told him to do. I told him to untie his rope and eat his treats and he did. He listened. Don’t beat up. Don’t be mad at him. He’s a good boy he did what I told him to do.

[@dhunter1423]

Clearly, Rudnik takes after Mom: Understood the Assignment🐴🥕💯‼️😁 deb in RudniksBrainPower, SC🐎 07/05/2024❤ #RudniksPowerTreats# 🥕

[@Fishhead217]

Hahaha. He’s bloody brilliant! Lol

[@sweetlife7279]

Lmao 🤣🤣 get it my son!! Get it!!

[@fUtube1212]

A horse is a horse of course.

[@monicakelloway3953]

😂😂. He’s smart

[@jeanengstrom1267]

Gotta up your tethering technique 🤣👍💖

[@RhondaFraney]

😂 How funny!

[@felicitydowning7970]

Too smart. 🤗❤️

[@catmansma]

I have fallen in love with your Rudnik. I had a bad experience as a child with an animal being tied up, so I wasn't going to watch, but thought...I know nothing bad is going to happen and I knew he figured it out before you even left. He just had to decide to behave or go along with your little "prank".

[@sandraclay8069]

My son had a pony that would untie himself every time that we went on trail rides. We would tie horses while we would stop for lunch. He would always manage to get himself untied , go find my son. Once he did this, he approached my son from behind. Stephen was eating his lunch and talking in a group of people. He would take a bite of his sandwich, then hold it up beside his shoulder due to someone had a pooch that had wondered into the group. Well, Manche, the pony, stood there and helped my son eat his lunch without my son realizing what was going on.😂 At the camp, he would be tied on a picket line with the rest of the horses, he would get himself untied and then wonder through everyone's camp scavenging for food. He would eat chips, cookies, Hotdog buns, and any drink in a plastic bottle he would manage to get those opened drink them. 😂 Of course I finally had to start stalling him in the horse trailer (stock trailer) to keep him out of trouble when on trail rides.

[@rudniktheroan]

Ahahaha oh I love that. What an amazing personality on that boy! Thank you so much for sharing 🥰🥹

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

One horse in a stable unlocked doors and entered places not used for horses. He was found in the room for saddles one morning. "The escaper" would be a good nick name. They aren't stupid!

[@sylvisterling8782]

Back when I was a little child, I used to watchj Captain Kangaroo. One of his little friends was Bunny Rabbit. The Captain would have a bunch of carrots, perhaps he just bought them, or whatever. "OK, Kids... SHHHH! We have to hide these so that Bunny Rabbit won't steal them." and then the captain would go do something else, while the camera focused on the hiding place... and sure enough! Bunny Rabbit would find them, and steal them, vanishing behind the counter while "crunch crunch crunch" would sound, rather loudly. The captain would come back "Ohhh Bunny Rabbit! I was saving those!" I totally flashed on that memory seeing Bunn-- er RUDNIK get those carrots! LOL!

[@donnajarvis9542]

Deserves more treats without question!

[@bhagmeister]

The boy wants what the boy wants…

[@kjam360]

Whomever took the time to train that horse is an AWESOME Trainer! I've been around some smart horses, not that smart! That horse is not only smart, it has a little comedy in him as well! GREAT looking horse by the way!

[@rudniktheroan]

I’ve done most of his training myself🥰

[@kjam360]

@@rudniktheroan - Job well done!

[@Scot9577bce]

After getting his treats, he went on to finish her taxes, and file them online. He got her a bigger refund than those tax services ever did!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@billmmckelvie5188]

You absolutely knew what was coming!

[@rudniktheroan]

Actually I didn’t. But even if I did so what?

[@billmmckelvie5188]

@rudniktheroan I was talking to the audience and not you. Apologies if you have misunderstood my comment it was never ever meant to be a criticism. I just know that horses can be very intelligent, undo bolts and let other horses out from their stables into the field. This is wonderfully highlighted in Mr. Ed the talking horse TV, show from the early sixties, anything is possible! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZSsXn-Ogt6setEsi=DJc9EOmWOmksIj5k

[@rudniktheroan]

Ohh my bad I’m sorry! I’ve had so many people come at me for ‘setting this up’ I just immediately got my hackles up, I do apologize!

[@billmmckelvie5188]

@rudniktheroan No problem, I'll just have to remember to use Guys and Gals rather than you when referring to an audience. . The video is a good one for children to watch and see how clever a horse is and how essential it is to ensure he's tied up correctly.

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

Good boy!

[@mlbrooks4066]

She knew he would do this. He probably does it very predictably.

[@rudniktheroan]

He’s untied himself before but I really had no idea he’d do it then 😂 I just thought he’d sit there and stare at them, telepathically telling them to get into his mouth 😂

[@JH-mj4ms]

I do believe it was more than a minute before he untied himself...you did say a minute.

[@lindaolphin7897]

That is one smart horse

[@StamperWendy]

Aww, brawn & brains!

[@monanolen4066]

😅😅😅 He said "it wasnt me "

[@sarahstrong7174]

Oh dear, she forgot to untie me. Never mind I will save her the bother.

[@jax408]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@GailBanks-oq5ke]

My grandfather forgot to give the horse his carrot one morning and the horse kicked in the knee😂

[@rudniktheroan]

Horse is like “bet you won’t do that again, eh?” 🥲

[@stephenolson532]

LMFAO 😂 right on

[@dougbuck4043]

He and my Mr. Jasper have been comparing notes.

[@gafairbanks2434]

Unfortunately, this can happen when you reward with treats. His mind is too focused on them. Just mention to him " not yet" & picture in your mind, your intention when you step away, he WILL acknowledge. I also think B needs to start a "rescue training" with him. He's just that smart. Noticed this when he playingly fell down and the reaction (concern) Rudnik had. Trails can be tricky, and it could be handy one day. Never any criticism here because we all need to innerstand our relationships with our partners. 🥰

[@Cody-zd2ye]

Him and my husky would get on

[@matthewalexander2436]

😂👍😂👍😂👍❤❤❤❤

[@tonya--7704]

If we didn't know it was a trick he was taught it would be kind of cute.

[@rudniktheroan]

I didn’t teach him this. He taught himself either way it’s still cute

[@tonya--7704]

@@rudniktheroan Okay.

[@lindasokolowski8506]

😂 smart horse

[@joeduffy3309]

he waited a minute like you asked

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Obviously, he is a well trained trickster.

[@beegee22]

❤❤

[@kathysmith5776]

So smart

[@tracihuff9780]

Good boy…no waiting

[@vonrock6862]

If he tied himself back on the post, showing he couldn’t of taken it

[@richardl6751]

But he did wait the one minute.