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Horsing around: Patrick takes a sip of his favourite tipple (SWNS)
Shetland pony visits pub every day and drinks Guinness
A miniature Shetland pony has become a popular presence at a pub in Devon, after his owner began taking
him there for a daily Guinness. Kirk Petrakis, 42, decided to bring Patrick, his pony, along to the Drum Inn
in Cockington, Devon, so that he would become desensitised to loud sounds before he starts working with
children.
“The daily pub visit is all part of his routine and is his highlight. He likes a sip of Guinness and he has a
carrot – that’s it,” he said. “We decided on Guinness as he was born on St Patrick’s Day. It also has some
nutritional value for him. He just has a few sips – nothing too heavy.” Patrick has become so popular at the
pub that a party will be thrown there on March 17 to celebrate his second birthday.