Don't Tell the Obama Children, But the Kennedy Kids Kept Ponies at the White House!

You can almost hear Caroline Kennedy saying, "Daddy, just hold Macaroni for a minute! And don't let John-John touch him!"

Barack Obama should be relieved that all his daughters want for a pet at the White House is a dog.

John F. Kennedy's children kept ponies there, even though the White House stables had been demolished back in 1911.

"Macaroni" and "Tex" were gifts from Vice President Lyndon Johnson to the Kennedy children. They lived in temporary stalls right on the grounds.

Today is the 45th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination. This photo was kindly loaned by the White House and can be seen in the "White House Horses" exhibit now touring the country.

Don't Miss: Oprah's Undercover Investigation of Puppy Mills

The Oprah Winfrey Show will focus on puppy mills today, Friday, April 4. Check local listings and learn more about this growing phenomenon feeding the supply and demand for puppies in American culture.

The producers have posted a little preview of the show that you can view online by clicking here.

No, it's not about horses, but many people compare the over-production of horses with the over-production of dogs. I'm sure this will be an emotionally charged show but hopefully you can make up your own mind whether this is animal abuse or free enterprise.

To send Oprah's production company a message about our opinion of the show, go to this feedback form at Oprah.com.