Scooter's Origin Story from 2013 for July 30, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

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”