Ginuwine, runaway pony captured by Tuscaloosa police, now a therapy horse

Late last month, Ginuwine gave Tuscaloosa police officers agita as they tried corralling him after running away.

Now, the pony -- real name Knight -- is providing comfort as a therapy horse with a Cottondale nonprofit.

The four-year-old pony, who is actually a miniature horse, is being cared for at Therepeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa, or TROT, where he has been since Tuscaloosa officers finally corralled him after a two-hour ordeal March 21.

Among the populations served by TROT include people with disabilities and adopted and foster children.

Tuscaloosa police said they tracked down Ginuwine’s owners and learned his name is Knight and that he is about 4 years old.

“He’s making friends, learning manners and still getting comfortable at his new home,” the department said.

The pony greeted visitors at TROT’s Easter Egg hunt over the weekend.

The nonprofit has posted photos and videos of the horse on its Facebook page, including Knight enjoying a smoothie: