To some he’s a fluffy little darling, to others he’s a laugh a minute, or a ‘POG’ (pony dog ). Well, Paddy is about to become a very important therapy pony, and the first step towards this is to rein in a bit of that free spirit and channel it in the right direction! Paddy felt very important yesterday as he was kitted out in the big horses’ long lining equipment and set to work. He took to it like a duck to water… No longer just a spectator, he was the main act.

Adopted dad stood by proudly as the first step was taken.

He proudly told his friends about it afterwards.