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

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Podcast: [Horse Radio Network All Shows Feed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-radio-network-all-shows-feed-386975)
Published: 2026-07-30T13:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.horsesinthemorning.com
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## Resource

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 Follow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook 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”

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