A Little Horse Takes a First-Class Flight, Remains Quiet and Well-Behaved, Owner Proud
According to foreign media reports on February 18, a miniature horse took a first-class cabin on a U.S. aircraft, attracting attention from netizens.
▲Fred and Ronnie
As widely known, enjoying first-class is often the privilege of wealthy or famous people. Now, a miniature horse is enjoying a luxurious first-class experience on a U.S. airline flight.
This miniature horse is named Fred, and his trainer, Ronnie, was taking him on his first flight.
Fred is a well-behaved little horse, and his good behavior on the plane impressed other passengers. It is said that he politely posed for several photos.
Ronnie shared photos of his trip on Fred's social media page, including photos of him sitting in the airplane seat.
Ronnie said she was very proud of Fred for behaving so politely on his first flight. She said Fred had been living with her at home and was accustomed to indoor living, which was why he was able to remain calm in the cabin.
Although horses are animals that love to run and are naturally exuberant, Fred has obviously gotten used to this lifestyle, and they have cultivated a deep bond.
Unlike emotional support animals, such as therapy dogs used for psychological treatment, service animals are specifically trained to assist people with disabilities. Currently, only dogs and miniature horses are service animals.
In fact, a passenger sitting behind him wanted to take a photo of Fred. The passenger said he had taken countless flights, but had never seen a miniature horse in a first-class cabin, which he found very novel.
▲Fred
She added that everyone on the flight liked him, including the pilots, flight attendants, and most passengers. However, some passengers took photos of Fred without her permission, which she found very impolite.
She said she had no worries about Fred on the flight, because they had taken many journeys together using different transportation methods. She had also trained Fred for potential emergencies that might occur on the flight.
It is reported that U.S. Airlines' policies allow service animals and their owners to travel together on flights. And there is no hard-and-fast rule that such passengers need to notify the airline in advance.
(, review & editing: Wutingzhong)
