Small but mighty miniature horses offer therapy and hope

[Judi Lynn]

Small but mighty miniature horses offer therapy and hope
Apr 14, 2019 5:02 PM EDT
By —
Nick Blumberg, WTTW

From dogs and rabbits, to guinea pigs and even birds, pet therapy animals come in all shapes and sizes. But volunteer-based organization Mane in Heaven keeps and trains miniature therapy horses, which they take to schools and hospitals to offer their therapeutic support. Nick Blumberg, from our partner station WTTW in Chicago, reports on the pint-sized equine mission.

- video at link -

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/small-but-mighty-miniature-horses-offer-therapy-and-hope

[mopinko]

1. these guys come to my volunteer job.

i take my bulldog to a hospice unit. these horses come when they are in the area. i havent bumped into them yet, but looking forward to it.

[Karadeniz]

2. Thank you!❤ Loved my video visit!

[Bayard]

3. Sweet in a pint-size package!

Our recently adopted mini is a bit bigger than these little ones. He's also still a bit skittish--he came from an abusive situation (seized in a drug raid, living with a full size horse in a 12x12 dog kennel). He gets better every day though, and comes running when I call him to get a carrot. Finally getting some weight back on him too.

Animal therapy is great for young and old, many of which I'm sure, have never seen a horse up close. So glad these good folks can provide this service.