Adorable miniature horses as therapy animals

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Sometimes horsing around can be the best therapy.

An Illinois non-profit is training miniature horses as therapy animals, and bringing them to nursing homes, schools, hospitals and veteran facilities where they provide comfort to disabled people or those who have suffered trauma.

The adorable horses - the size of a golden retriever - are petted, brushed, hugged and loved by the people they visit and the interaction improves their physical, mental and emotional well-being.







http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2342813/Miniature-horses-size-golden-retrievers-used-therapy-animals.html