Warning: Sausage Pony

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A pony in the UK has prompted several emergency calls from passers-by who believe the diminutive equine is stuck in the mud in her Southampton pasture. According to the BBC, her owner is now considering erecting signs advising passers-by.

But Mayflower’s not stuck–she’s just short. An animal rescue specialist quoted in the story describes her build, with a New Forest body and Shetland legs, as "sausage-dog horse." (See a photo.) Seen from the road, she stands about half the height of her pony companions, which has prompted concerns and calls. According to the Metro, firefighters have gone to "rescue" the pony four times in the past week.


A Florida woman is suing after being attacked by donkeys while trail riding, the St. Petersburg Times reports.

According to the article, Patricia Curtice went on a trail ride on her first date with former jockey Angel Valdez. As they rode through the woods, all was going swimmingly until the fateful "hee-haw

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