There is much more to this that you do not know.
Trixie was and has never been abused. (I caught someone slapping her once and I nailed them for that) A horse I am currently training was though. (by shovels and ropes and hoses) Trixie was fully trained before I got her to assist me.
For one as a trained service animal Trixie tells me when she has to go. Secondly for people's peace of mind we have a poop bag that we normally use when inside but not always. Thirdly blindness is not my only disability that Trixie assists me with. I have epilepsy and a bone condition to top it off. So no Trixie is more than just a seeing eye pony. Thats why I have her, she assists me more perfectly than just a seeing eye dog, or just a seizure alert dog. She is a multipurpose service animal, guide pony however you want to put it. Case in point, the reason I did this video shoot was to explain to the public to fight for their rights that the DOJ is trying to remove from us. Our right to choose what best suits out unique disabilities and have the most independence in life. The DOJ does not have the right to take ours away period.