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This Dog Learned To Ride A Mini Horse - Even Over Jumps

July 17, 2018

A Jack Russell might be the only dog in the world that can ride a horse bareback and without a bridle.

Meet Dally and Spanky

Photo credit: Dally and Spanky on Facebook

Miniature rescue horse Spanky, 10, and Jack Russell Dally, 9, have been best friends for years at their ranch in Spokane, Washington.

One day, owner Francesca Carson decided to see if she could get Dally to ride Spanky and said the response from both was remarkable.

Photo credit: Dally and Spanky on Facebook

"It's really special to see the trust they have between each other - it's remarkable for a horse to allow a dog to jump on him whenever he wants," she said.

Photo credit: Eden Hall

Photo credit: Dally and Spanky on Facebook

Dally and Spanky currently have over 20,000 fans on Facebook and 10,000 followers on Instragram.

Photo credit: Dally and Spanky on Facebook

Francesca travels the country teaching people how to create positive relationships with their horses and also does shows and charity events with Dally and Spanky.

"It helps kids understand horses and dogs and promotes rescuing animals that are unwanted," she said.

Watch the video below.