Now retired, Twinkie remains a cherished pet and serves as the mascot of the Guide Horse program. The natural odor of a horse is not strong, and the Guide Horses can be kept virtually odor-free with regular grooming and periodic bathing. Guide Horses are trained to stand still for bathing, and they enjoy standing outside on a warn day for a bath and grooming. Due to the danger from falling, it is not recommended that the horse use a shower or bath unless it is wearing rubber shoes or the surface has a non-slip coating. Grasses and grains are the natural food of the horse.
Horses can survive on lush grass and make excellent lawn mowers.
Hay is a suitable substitute when grass is not available. A small quantity of crimped oats completes the daily nutritional regimen. In addition, horses should have access to a daily source of free choice salt and trace minerals. An easy way to provide this is with free access to a brick of plain salt and a brick of trace mineral salt. Horses should always have access to clean cool water.