How to cuddle with a 1200 lb animal

It is April - almost mid April - and Nox is still shedding!  He looks so sleek and shiny, but I used a shedding blade today and hair is still coming out.  I'm hoping that another week of currying and blading will take care of it, because I know that all that loose hair is itchy.

Nox has recovered from his soreness but we are still taking things slowly.  It was raining today and Nox was feeling frisky.  I opened up the arena door so he could stick his head out and breathe some fresh air, but he doesn't like getting rain on his head.  He leaned his head out the door, felt the rain, and pranced away from the window with his tail raised, snorting at the patter of raindrops on the metal roof.  I think this is funny, because he loves being sprayed all over with the hose!  For some reason, the rain really bugs him.

Nox started doing something very sweet - cuddling!  After his grooming session, if I stand in front of him, he'll rest his muzzle on my shoulder and lean his head towards mine.  I'll stand there and stroke his cheek and neck while he breathes softly and closes his eyes.  It's such a sweet moment and I love it.  I love him!  I still feel like the luckiest girl on earth when I walk into the barn.  I feel the same way when I walk in my front door.  Thank you, Best Husband Ever, for all the love and support the past seven years (can you believe it?!) and of course, we love our Moose dog.

Nox, enjoying a bit of sunshine a few days ago.

Moose, isn't he adorable?