Episode Details

After many requests for the story of how PT Scooter came to be Glenn's “Little Pony” we have put together his origin story. You may want to have a tissue handy. Just sayin'. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4008 – Show Notes and Links:

• The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief; Jamie Jennings: co-host
• Post Image Credit: Scooter before and after.
• Guest: Dr. Wendy Ying, Helena B. and Coach Jenn
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Time Stamps:

• 00:32 - Dark day & Scooter origin setup
• 01:32 - Craigslist hackney pony ad
• 03:15 - Photo dates & tack concerns
• 07:30 - Plan to go see the pony
• 08:23 - Monday follow‑up & teaser
• 09:31 - Visit #1: fat, healthy hackney
• 14:44 - Driving into rural Florida
• 16:11 - Meeting starving “Origami”
• 19:17 - Decision to rescue and haul home
• 22:14 - Early health update & poop patrol
• 31:40 - Dr. Wendy’s refeeding guidance
• 39:59 - Two‑week plan, worms, and quarantine
• 51:17 - PT’s training, walks, and progress
• 53:43 - Choosing the name “PT Scooter”