Arthur a.k.a. "Napoleon"

I just love this little pony. Arthur is 12.2hh, 26yo, and has cushings, so he gets soaked beet pulp every meal (always warm in the winter) with a handful of grain sprinkled across the top. Well, it is his FAVORITE meal. We have 6 horses in our "herd", and Arthur is usually at the bottom out in the field - mostly due to his size and that he's old enough to know better than to put up a fight with the bigger, younger horses. But lately, this morning included, Arthur has decided that his beet pulp meal is worth fighting for. Sweetie (alpha mare) is always at the door to the barn - even kicking the door when I take too long! And her son, Rocky, is always behind her. But lately, Arthur has decided he can't wait any longer for the rest of the herd and pins his ears madly and pushes himself in front of 17hh Charlie! It is a sight to see! Charlie would easily beat him in any dispute out in the field, but when it comes to mealtime, Arthur pins his ears and goes for it! The look on Charlie's face is always bewilderment that a small pony thinks he's tougher than she is, and luckily her stall is right next to the door, so she's usually preoccupied about getting her small amount of grain as well. (Charlie seems to gain weight on air...) Silly Horses. I sure do love that little pony!