Service Pet of a Different Color

Swayloveswasabi34
3 years ago

Who is going to take care of the horse? And is she going to take him out to run and stuff?

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Norrie
4 years ago

I like that idea but who cleans up after the horse and will he have room to run?
I live in a single dwelling but wouldn't mind a tiny horse living next to me, hope it all worked out for both of them.

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Bonnie K.
4 years ago

I hope she found some place to live that will let her have her horse.

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Kelly B.
4 years ago

Aw I think this is great! I'm kind of surprised an apartment is allowing this because most don't even allow large dogs. It's great that they're considering it though and I hope this all works out for her. Horses are definitely great companions.

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Tina R.
4 years ago

They are roughly the size of a great dane- maybe even smaller, so why not?

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Bonnie K.
4 years ago

do they really need to be in a house?

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Jennifer H.
4 years ago

I saw a great program on therapy ponies on 20/20 - very interesting. I wonder what it's like for the horse though???

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Zokiji
4 years ago

Interesting article.

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Tammy37
4 years ago

wow but how do you house an animal like this are they house treained?

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Renee M.
4 years ago

I do not think it's acceptable for any horse, even a miniature, to live in an apartment. Simply not fair to them.

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sandy h.
4 years ago

I hope it works out for her. I worry that when the horse is pulling her along that maybe the wheelchair would hit a bump or something and tip.

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conni F.
4 years ago

Aw, I hope Earl works out well for her.

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Mattbstl30
4 years ago

interesting

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deb a.
4 years ago

I have heard about using mini horses for service animals, I seen on tv a lady that had a seeing eye pony,I do believe that in a big city enviroment this may not be a very good idea

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Corissa
4 years ago

I dont know how this is going to work. A mini horse in an apartment and on top of that service dogs takes years to train. Anyway.. if it works I guess let it be.

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Edward Robin
4 years ago

Wow! Interesting story. I hope it works out.

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Dawn B.
4 years ago

My goodness - this must be a really big apartment! Still a really neat story.

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KennethM
4 years ago

I think this great but, would love to see this mini have a back yard to be free in when he is not being used

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Melanie
4 years ago

I think it's an interesting story...but a horse living in an apartment? I don't think that's a good idea even if it is a miniature one.

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Dewitt G.
4 years ago

Must be a tiny miniature horse to only be only the size of a large dog. My bother and sister-in-law have miniature horses and the smallest adult they have well over 150 lbs. In any case, life in an apartment with a miniature horse should be "interesting."

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Jackie L.
4 years ago

I've heard miniature horses are very smart and can be trained to do many things, but I can't imagine it would be happy living in an apartment. It is a horse, after all though small, i'm sure it likes to graze and do things that all horses do.

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Kathy
4 years ago

Unusual to say the least. Horses need open areas to graze and just be free to roam around. This gal could have considered a service monkey (they also live a long time) to accomplish the same results, plus a monkey I believe is more intelligent and can be kept in a cage at night. Where will this mini-horse sleep?

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ArthurCurtis
4 years ago

I have ever heard of this but in reading all the facts, it makes perfect sense

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Jerry F.
4 years ago

When trained properly, horses can be very clean. Pooping and peeing outside is just one of make ways these guide horses are trained.

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Rhonda T.
4 years ago

Since my daughter has raised minis, we have been informed of this service. It would be very interesting to follow through with how this mini performs the services. I hear it works quite well.

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Marisa M.
4 years ago

But can they be kept in an apartment?

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Elgatosinnombre
4 years ago

I hope that worked out.

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Dorothy H.
4 years ago

Not sure I would select a horse when I live in a co-op. Also wonder what sort of negotiations are going on. Hope she gets what she wants, but am ever so thankful I don't live under her apartment.

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LilyK
4 years ago

I wonder what the horse's hooves will do to flooring. Otherwise, if he can help Ms Cooper, great.

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Abegail
4 years ago

This horse but look pretty cute to be the size of a large dog.

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Melody L.
4 years ago

There should be terms for exemptions for people with disabilities.

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SJL78
4 years ago

Yes. An update on a story like this would be nice.

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Missy M.
4 years ago

Yes, I would like to know if the horse was finally allowed.

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John H.
4 years ago

Any update on this story?

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Elizabeth R.
4 years ago

This solves the myth that only dogs can be service animals. There are several different types of service animals out there including snakes, cats, dogs, pigs, and even horses. I love this article!

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Jumbo
5 years ago

that is sweet

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Julie
5 years ago

I was astonished when I first read about minis as service animals a few years back. But it really does make sense because of their longer lifespan. It seems that it's really working out. Genius!

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5doxiemom
5 years ago

I hope everything works out

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Alex J.
5 years ago

It would also be fun to live with a horse

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Alex J.
5 years ago

House training a horse is so weird but cool

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Loosey
5 years ago

Great!!!!!! I hope it all works out!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ashlee S.
5 years ago

SWEET!!!!

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Annemarie S.
5 years ago

I don't know that it is fair to expect a horse to live in an apartment building.

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Barbara K.
5 years ago

A horse doesn't seem like to right choice for an apartment building.

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Lisa B.
5 years ago

Very interesting. I hope all goes well.

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Jill6Johnson
5 years ago

Awww hope it all works out.

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KIX51
5 years ago

Interesting. I'd like to read more about how this works out.

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Kate H.
5 years ago

I wish them both luck

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mARY ANN M.
5 years ago

By service pet I am assuming it is being trained to pull her rather than fetching and more complicated tasks that a service dog can do. If a miniature horse serves her needs, then that is fine. Hope she lives on the bottom floor though or the downstairs neighbors may not be too happy.

And she'll need a fair size "poop bag" for scooping up the poop.

Wonder where it will be excersized and who is doing the training?

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Tic T.
5 years ago

I agree. A lot of thought and planning needs to go into this plan, because owning a horse - even a miniature one- is MUCH different from owning a dog. I hope all turns out well.

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WANSTREET
5 years ago

What a different idea. If it keeps the lady going then good for her.

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Loveshorses
5 years ago

Good Luck. I didn't know any horse, miniature or not, had a 50 year life span. You learn something new every day.

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Melissa7271
5 years ago

What a unique story and situation.

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