Re: RC: Mini horses as service animals for the handicapped

[Bob & Amber Roberts <mlaboure@ntws.net>]

At 12:43 PM 8/27/2001 -0400, you wrote: 
> Has anyone heard about this?
>  Seems to be a viable option that is being 
> explored.  If it is so, I would like to get some information as I know
> someone who would benefit greatly from this
> program.


Yes!  Recently I saw it on the news.  A mini was
fitted with a harness just like the service dogs.  House broken,
etc, etc.  Big advantage is their lifespan, aprox. 40 years,
compared to a dog's 10-15 years.

Amber