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Horses are known for their regal, dignified appearance and their ability to read humans in an instant, but one retired racehorse named Angus is shining a light on some interesting quirks you might not attribute to the breed. Actually, this is one animal intent on showing the world there’s a whole lot more to him than we might think!<\/p>\n
The 13-year-old Frankfurt, Indiana, horse is living his best life<\/a> post-racing, and he’s doing it in his own way.<\/p>\n “He does have quirks. He sits on his haunches like a dog, and he will do that often,” trainer Buff Bradley told @lex18news<\/a>.<\/p>\n Angus’ distinct personality traits also include lying on the ground for “hours at a time” and “lounging like a house cat,” which has garnered the former speedster the title of “terminally cool” among fans.<\/p>\n Though Bradley first worried something neurological might be causing these unique choices, the vet cleared Angus and sent him home, adding, “He’s just quirky<\/a>!”<\/p>\n Related: Tiny Mini Horse’s Adorable Gallop Is Cuteness Overload<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Once known as “The Player,” the multiple-winner Angus was severely injured in 2018 and needed plates and screws, plus six months of recovery at LSU’s Equine Hospital, which forced him to retire.<\/p>\n “I was just sick about it, and when it happened, I just ran to him\u2026 he’s my buddy,” Bradley said.<\/p>\n Luckily, the sweet horse<\/a> already had an affinity for relaxing on the ground\u2014something most horses don’t normally do!<\/p>\n Today, you’ll find Angus at the Kentucky Horse Park “working” as an ambassador, where his story inspires the masses. Bradley, who lives nearby, visits often and feels honored that more people get to know this incredible horse<\/a>.<\/p>\n “I can’t tell you how happy I am, it just chokes me up thinking about it,” he said.<\/p>\n Kentucky Horse Park president Lee Carter is equally thrilled about the new addition, adding, “He’s just the embodiment of everything we talk about here.”<\/p>\n This just goes to show: Never judge a book (or a horse) by its cover. Angus is an accomplished racer on the outside, but inside, he’s got a little puppy dog<\/a> heart and a kitty cat mind who wants what we all want: purpose, fulfillment, and most of all, love.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/strong><\/a>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Apr 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nAngus’ Second Chance<\/h2>\n