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Monday, January 29, 2007
Guide Horses
Marina sent me this CNN story about Ann Edie and her guide horse. Quoting from the article
When Edie's chocolate Labrador helper Bailey died after 10 years on the job, she tried out two other dogs before learning about guide horses in 2000.
Although she appreciates the attributes that dogs bring to guide work, Edie said she is sold on the mini-horses.
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At home, where she's not working, Panda snuggles, naps on a carpet or plays with toys. If she needs to go out, she rings a small bell that hangs from a doorknob.
I wasn't quite sure how a horse could snuggle, but, they're actually pretty small. From the organization's website,

Who knew?
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