In the emergency tracheotomy, there is no time to explain the procedure or the need for it to the patient. The patient is placed on his or her back with face upward (supine), with a rolled-up towel between the shoulders.
13 June 2006. As of 7 July 2006, the record for the smallest living horse is Thumbelina, a miniature sorrel brown mare who measures 44.5 cm (17.5 in) to the withers and is owned by Kay and Paul Goessling (Both USA) who live on the Goose Creek Farm Inc, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Horses vs. Ponies. Size is a factor differentiating horses and ponies; the maximum height for ponies is 14.2 hands, and for miniature horses it's 8.5 hands. However, miniature horses are specifically bred to look exactly like their larger namesake, whereas a pony need not resemble a specific breed. Several distinct pony breeds exist, including the Shetland -- the strongest pony of its size -- and the Chincoteague.