A Cute Miniature Horse Give Therapeutic Benefits to People When They’re Really in Need of Them. Probably you don’t know that animals can provide a potent form of therapy for those who have suffered a traumatic experience. As you know, that dogs are common companions, but there’s also a lesser-famous creature who makes a huge impact on miniature horses.
They are small equines at just 2 ½ feet tall, and they are famous for having a calm demeanor. Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses (GCMTH) is a non-profit organization at currently works with 25 of these adorable animals, and for more than the past 20 years, they have supported countless people, including survivors of the Sandy Hook shooting, victims of the 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes, as well as those in nursing homes and hospices.
The creatures’ lesser stature makes a huge part of their attraction and ultimate achievement in providing therapy to those in need of a pick-me-up. Whereas a large horse can be intimidating to a small child or a flimsy senior, the miniature horses were at ease for them to trust and befriend,” Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, co-founder of Gentle Carousel, told The Huffington Post.
Actually, one of the organization’s stars is named “Magic”, an all-black horse with a lovely white spot on its snout. She was acknowledged by Time magazine as one of the top ten heroic animals in history. Because their reason for including her on the list stems from the instant, potent connection people have felt with the horse.
In one heartening instance, “Magic” was visiting a patient living in an assisted-living facility who hadn’t spoken to anyone during her three years there. As soon as the woman saw beautiful “Magic”, though, that all changed. Without missing a beat, she said, “Isn’t she stunning?”
This instant was extremely affecting for all involved, and the activities director was so shocked to hear the woman speak that she start to cry. Hence, Gentle Carousel is headquartered in Florida but has stretched across the world. They have bases in New York, California, and Greece, where each is run completely by volunteers.
