Do not be surprised if on a domestic U.S. flight nearby with you in the cabin there will be a horse – most likely not even a pony, namely a horse, only a miniature one.
US Department of Transportation Recognized mini-horses with animals of emotional support and this affected rules for their transportation in airplanes. Now they, like guide dogs can accompany owners with special needs. Usually such four-legged helpers placed in that part of the plane where the distance between the rows of seats more than standard.
A miniature horse does not exceed the size of a large dog: its height at the withers is a maximum of 34 inches (86 centimeters) and weight is 70 kilograms. This is smaller than the usual one for our eye. pony.