Just imagine this unusual scene at a local hospital ward: A tiny horse is standing by a bed, nuzzling the young patient's hand, while in the corridor outside, another pony is towing a laughing child along in a wheelchair.
Meet the very special miniature therapy ponies who bring joy to sick and disabled children as well as elderly patients and dementia sufferers across Scotland.
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Plane passengers in the US are used to seeing an abundance of emotional support animals travelling in the cabin. Dogs and cats are regular flyers as "comfort pets", but not everyone is quite prepared for a miniature horse passenger. And that's exactly what happened to American Airlines passengers on a flight from Chicago to Omaha who were left stunned a few days ago after noticing a miniature horse brought on board by a fellow traveller and joined their flight.
You've probably heard that the rules concerning emotional support animals on airplanes are changing, after a few incidents including a hamster flushed down the toilet, a VIP turkey and a few dog bites. Now, all animals except for dogs, cats and miniature horses are banned from flying. Yep, you heard me right: miniature horses. If you're more interested in taking your doggo on board, check out this travel guide for your fur babies. But if you have equine inclinations, read on.
Children at Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center were all smiles after a miniature horse visited their hospital floor! And the photos will brighten your day!
Tyler Cribbs and a young miniature horse, Judd learn to bond over a similar disabling condition. Read the whole story at People Pets.
That's not a baby horse you're looking at—it's Thumbelina, the world's smallest dwarf miniature horse! She's only about a foot-and-a-half tall and weighs 57 pounds! They don't make 'em any tinier or squeer than her.
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What could possibly be squeer than a kid and their pony? When the pony is smaller and floofier than the kid!
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