Horse and gay

SBS Audio. While the loss of Simonsig was heartbreaking for the trainers, the worst was yet to come. Tracy Vigors of Hillwood described the pair segregating themselves from other horses, "They would stand together, eat together, walk together, trough together, eat out of the same food manger The horses defied usual behaviour, even becoming roommates in the same stall which would usually result in the removal of their hind shoes.

Then, tragedy struck. This went on for a while, with Triolo and Simonsig spending most of the year separate, coming back to Hillwood during the summer. During a race inSimonsig broke a hind leg, an injury that would be too difficult to recover from. This story about gay horses is honestly heartbreaking We're not crying we This may be one of the most heartbreaking love stories since Romeo and Juliet so hold on to something.

SBS News. How do you know if your horse is a rig? Wildlife photographer spots gay lion couple in Kenya. Despite initially being seen as an adorable mateship, the pair's behaviour was soon chalked up to love. But Triolo never developed a similar bond with another horse.

Many horse owners have reported witnessing their horses engaging in same-sex mounting or displaying signs of attraction towards other horses of the same gender. Still, that didn't stop people from sending letters and emails of support for Triolo after losing his love.

Can Horses Gay Gay? Horses can show same-sex behaviors, but there’s no solid scientific evidence that horses form exclusively gay sexual identities like humans. Follow SBS Voices. Understanding the natural behaviors of horses can help horse owners and handlers provide appropriate care and management for their horses.

The Washington Post recently featured a story about two male horses, Simonsig and Triolo D'Alene, and the strange bond they developed. X Twitter. Experiences from horse owners and trainers also support the observation of same-sex attraction and homosexual behavior in horses.

Listen to our podcasts. Pride Feature. On their first encounter at Hillwood Stud, the two horses connected instantly, drawn together almost magnetically and they barely left each other's side. Published 29 December pm. A rig is a term used to describe a male horse that appears to be a gelding but still possesses one or two testicles.

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What we often label as “gay behavior” in horses is more about dominance, play, or social bonding—not necessarily sexual preference. Now retired, Triolo apparently acts as a nanny to younger horses nearby. SBS On Demand. Turns out Jonathon the year-old giant tortoise — the world's oldest living animal — is gay.

Share this with family and friends. This didn't seem necessary in this case because the trainers were aware neither horse had any intention to cause harm to the other. Share this with family and friends Copy link.