A young boy named Kolten and Maple, a friendly horse, have a friendship that warms the hearts of everyone who sees them.
Their bond shows how sweet and simple the connection between kids and animals can be.
A Kid and His Horse

Horses are smart, and they’re really good at feeling what people around them are thinking.
They can tell when someone, like a child, just wants to play and be friends. That’s what happened when Kolten met Maple.
Right away, Kolten loved Maple, and he started calling her “May May,” which is his cute name for her.
Kolten’s mom likes horses, too, so she loves seeing her son and Maple together.
Maple Comes Running

When Kolten calls for Maple from across the field, she always runs to him, which is something she doesn’t do for anyone else.
This surprised Kolten’s mom, and it showed her how special their friendship was.
“The first time he called Maple from the pasture she just turned and came running,” Kolten’s mother tells The Dodo. “I wondered why she never did that with me.”
Friends Every Day

Maple and Kolten do a lot together, like feeding and brushing Maple. Maple likes to follow Kolten everywhere, even when he drives his little toy tractor around.
They seem to understand each other really well, and they always have fun.
Their Adventures Together

People on the internet can’t get enough of watching Kolten and Maple. On TikTok, videos of their sweet moments have gotten more than 5 million likes.
It’s fun to see a little kid and his horse friend having such a great time together.
Kolten and Maple are growing up and learning new things all the time.
Their friendship is beautiful and reminds us all how amazing it is to have a friend who’s always there.