Emma Massingale is one horse trainer who knows just how important it is to pamper a horse.
She loves all her horses dearly and knows these majestic companions deserve nothing but the best of what life has to offer.
With this in mind, she came up with a brilliant idea.
Shetland pony “Spa” days.
Her two rescued ponies, Albert (a standard Shetland) and Ernie (a mini Shetland) are the stars of this show.
Shetland ponies have roamed the hills and moors of Shetland for 4,000 years at least.
This hardy breed is unique to the land and all those years have turned them into tough little haulers who found work in British coal mines during the 19th century.
They could pass through low, underground tunnels hauling huge loads of coal.
They’ve certainly earned their rest.
Shetlands are mainly used for attraction today. Kids ride them during shows and even adults can get away with riding one for pleasure.
But Albert and Ernie? Well, Emma’s got them wrapped in towels, there’s shampoo ready, and the parlor is open.
Now I don’t know about you but the past year’s drama has me craving a good massage.
These ponies are getting the rubdown.
Albert and Ernie get their manes rolled and curled, and there’s even a mirror set up just for them. Might as well be vain while they’re at it, right?
Emma has these two well-trained.
Either that or they are exceptionally well-behaved and just thoroughly enjoying the special treatment.
Those golden locks are done so Emma whips out a hairdryer to make sure those locks glisten under the sun.
Can we say 80s rockstar?
Albert and Ernie get to lay down now with hot stones evenly spread across their broad bodies, and once done, how about nail polish? Or… hoof polish?
Whatever, so long as they get to be on their backs and enjoy the sun.
With towels under their heads, the ponies go for mud masks to remove all the impurities on their faces.
When that’s done, there’s a bubbly pool waiting to make sure they stay as relaxed as can be. We all want to be these ponies right now.
Pampering done? Sleep in the sun.
I’ve had many a spa day and I can honestly say I don’t think I’ve ever pulled off one looking as adorable as Albert and Ernie.
See these adorable Shetland ponies bask in a day of pampering in the video below!
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