Rudnik, a gorgeous black horse was rescued when he was just 11 months old. Abandoned by his breeder at an auction, his fate was uncertain.
Luckily, a local animal rescue heard about what was happening at the auction and they managed to save Rudnik.
This is when they reached out to Alesia, a farm owner, and a horse rescuers. She dedicated her life and farm to horses in need, and she provided them with everything they needed.
Once she welcomed Rudnik, she had no idea just how special he was about to become. This gorgeous horse immediately became friends with the rest of Alesia’s horses, feeling at home for the first time in his life.
However, just months later Alesia noticed a shift in Rudnik’s behavior. As she said in her video:
“The last couple of months, I’ve noticed that Rudnik has begun moving up in the herd ranks.”
It seemed like Rudnik was in charge and all the other horses at Alesia’s farm decided to follow Rudnik, but one thing Alesia recorded on video pulled her heartstrings.
While the horses were out peacefully eating, Rudnik noticed one of the older horses named Cash from the herd looking kind of lost.
He decided to guide the old horse to the water, by gently nudging him in the right direction.
Poor old Cash was taking it slow, so Rudnik was patiently waiting by his side. Whenever Cash started walking in the wrong direction, Rudnik would herd him in the right way.
This amazing sign of affection and compassion brought tears to Alesia’s eyes. She was thrilled to capture it all on camera. Take a look for yourself!
Eventually, old Cash found his way to the water thanks to Rudnik who patiently guided him all along.
This amazing video proves to us just how compassionate animals can be! I’m so grateful Alesia gave Rudnik a forever home!
Make sure to follow Alesia and Rudnik over on Instagram, where she documents their journey!