Milky Way: “Sorry for being a tad short, but if there was a question my inbox was full of, this was the one!
 
So, uhm, yes, I use an older-model milk pump for my needs. You can probably see that it was originally meant for cows, not ponies. Ive had to jury-rig it to accommodate equine anatomy. That was an adventure.”
 
Its not perfect, but it works. Its served me faithfully for many years now. Though lately, its been slow to start up in the mornings I hope its not about to give out. I could afford a new one, but not much else afterwards.