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This didn't seem necessary in this case because the trainers were aware neither horse had any intention to cause harm to the other. But Triolo never developed a similar bond with another horse. Then, tragedy struck. SBS Audio.

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Please also visit our friends at r/Horses. SBS News. This went on for a while, with Triolo and Simonsig spending most of the year separate, coming back to Hillwood during the summer. While the loss of Simonsig was heartbreaking for the trainers, the worst was yet to come.

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In fact, apparent homosexual individuals are known from all of the traditional domestic species, from horse, cattle and horses to cats, dogs and budgerigars. SBS On Demand. Wildlife photographer spots gay lion couple in Kenya. Published 29 December pm.

The Washington Post recently featured a story about two male horses, Simonsig and Triolo D'Alene, and the strange bond they developed. 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.

During a race inSimonsig broke a hind leg, an injury that would be too difficult to recover from. Share this with family and friends. Despite initially being seen as an adorable mateship, the pair's behaviour was soon chalked up to love. On their first encounter at Hillwood Stud, the two horses connected instantly, drawn together almost magnetically and they barely left each other's side.

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X Twitter. Follow SBS Voices. Now retired, Triolo apparently acts as a nanny to younger horses nearby. Pride Feature. Share this with family and friends Copy link.

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Still, that didn't stop people from sending letters and emails of support for Triolo after losing his love. We chat about anything and everything related to our four-legged friends, equestrian culture, and competition from the paddock to the podium. Listen to our podcasts.

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