Hi Rudie! Happy Pet of the Day to you!

What a beautiful boy you are, inside and out! Your coat is SO shiny, and you don't look skinny to me, rather the very picture of good health and vitality! And while you may not be the "dream horse" your human thought she wanted, turns out you're exactly the horse she needed; the perfect fit for her, just as she is for you! How blessed your person was, that day she/he decided to take a chance on you, and oh, didn't you deliver! Your human not only got a best friend in the deal, she got a teacher, a mentor, a source of inspiration, as well! We can't thank her enough for saving you from an uncertain, downright scary fate, giving such a deserving creature a 2nd chance at happiiness!

Like every horse, he has flaws (Among other things, He hates getting his hooves done and can be pushy when tied up.) But he has helped me learn to stay optimistic, show initiative and not to be quick to judge. Even though he is still a skinny bay Standardbred, he is my skinny bay Standardbred, and I love him!
You are living proof that indeed, one should never judge a book (or horse) by its cover!

Thanks for the BIG smiles, sweetheart! It was a pleasure meeting you today, and oh, your photos are heart melting! That "bottom" shot (pardon the buns, I mean pun), is the best!

Enjoy your well earned day of honor, sweetheart, being treated to all your big heart desires and more! Lots of love to you, beautiful Rudie! Long and happy life to you!