Michigan Woman Brings Miniature Horse on Plane as Her Service Animal: 'He Is So Bonded with Me'
Photo: Ronica Froese A miniature horse namedFreckle Butt Fredrecently had the pleasure of flying first class for the first time thanks to his human companion, Ronica Froese. The 115-pound equine embarked on his inaugural plane ride across the United States on Feb. 7, flying from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ontario, California with a stopover at the Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport, Froese tells PEOPLE. As aspecially trained service animal, Fred is technically allowed to accompany Froese — who ownsLittle Horses Big Smiles, a company that specializes in equine assisted therapy — on commercial flights....