Featured Video: Jack Russell Rides Mini Horse

Horse people love Jack Russell Terriers, and Jack Russell Terriers love “helping” out around the barn. Dally, a six-year-old Jack Russell, shows that a dog’s role in the barn doesn’t have to be limited to greeting visitors and cleaning up after the farrier. Dally shows great talent as a professional rider, pairing up with her Mini Horse friend, Spanky, and touring the country with owner/trainer Francesca Carson.

“Dally would always sit and watch while I was training Spanky,” Carson said in an article published in The Telegraph. “Then one day she just leaped up onto Spanky’s back—on that day, their friendship really started.”

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Donna Lee says:

January 10, 2015 at 3:01 am

Wow, we loved this. Thanks for sharing. You have amazing patience...Good job.
Karol says:

January 13, 2015 at 6:47 pm

Love this, especially jumping over the barrel. Little Jack was hanging on! Great training! My Jack only wants to chase & nip my horse!
Paulette says:

January 18, 2015 at 7:08 am

Great job!Nice pony,nice jack and nice jeans!!!!LOL
Both have minds of their own to say the least!!
Marion says:

January 26, 2015 at 6:25 am

Good training on part of all! Pony is fantastic and I can't believe that JR stayed on during the jump! Loved it!
Kathy says:

April 7, 2015 at 6:02 am

What a great team they make! Both in balance on the JR's part and willing calm attitude on the pony's part! Great training job!
Annie says:

May 8, 2015 at 5:55 am

Cute, good balance on the JR's part and a very mello mini! Good Jump!
Alicia says:

November 17, 2015 at 7:39 am

it's an awh moment! Good balance and good natured pony