Miniature Horses
Some people with disabilities use miniature horses rather than dogs because they live longer, have peripheral vision, and are permitted in religions where dogs are not acceptable. Public entities must allow miniature horses to accompany people with disabilities where “reasonable.” Four factors may be used to determine what is reasonable:
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The miniature horse is housebroken.
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The miniature horse is under the owner’s control.
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The facility can accommodate the miniature horse’s type, size, and weight.
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The miniature horse does not compromises legitimate, necessary safety requirements.
Title II Regulations 28 § 35.136
Service animals Miniature horses:
(1) Reasonable modifications. A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a miniature horse by an individual with a disability if the miniature horse has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of the individual with a disability.
(2) Assessment factors. In determining whether reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures can be made to allow a miniature horse into a specific facility, a public entity shall consider— (i) The type, size, and weight of the miniature horse and whether the facility can accommodate these features; (ii) Whether the handler has sufficient control of the miniature horse; (iii) Whether the miniature horse is housebroken; and (iv) Whether the miniature horse's presence in a specific facility compromises legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for safe operation.
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