Miniature therapy horses are absolutely adorable (Picture: Gentle Carousel)

This is the cutest thing you’ll see all day. Promise.

Miniature horses are being used in therapy sessions, and they’re really special.

One of them is even called Magic, and he’s really popular with patients.

Gentle Carousel began using miniature horse therapy almost 20 years ago, mainly for people with limited mobility.


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Homer reaches out to a friend at an institution the therapy horses of Greece visit often. Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses Posted by Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses on Friday, September 18, 2015

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Founder Debbie Garcia-Bengochea told Huffington Post: ‘While a large horse can be intimidating to a small child or fragile senior, the miniature horses were easier for them to trust and befriend.’

The carefully bred tiny horses have years of training, which means they’re well suited to people who want equine experiences but maybe can’t ride a horse or travel to a stable.

A Little Joy.Therapy horse Calypso kept putting her head on the knee of a young resident at a program called HARA… Posted by Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses on Friday, September 18, 2015

Gentle Carousel is a non-profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers.



It was originally opened in Florida, but now has branches in New York, California and even Greece.

They have around 25 teeny horses who help thousands of therapy patients every year.

Tears of Happiness.We love all of the faces in this photo. When therapy horse Homer walked in it was a happy surprise… Posted by Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses on Wednesday, September 16, 2015

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