Lil' Horse Lover
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Yes the mini horses do have quite the impact on the nursing home residents. I had a 3 month old mini colt that I took to nursing homes and the residents absolutely loved him and so did the people working there. His name was Smokie. I remember this one time when we went into this young man's room. He didnt' have a nose! He also had a major mental handicap. It was very shocking for me the fact that he didn't have a nose and it was like a big hole in his face but I came for a reason and that was to bless the residents with something that God has blessed me with. So I took Smokie into the room up to the man. He was in a wheel chair. So we walked Smokie up to the man and let him pet him. I will never forget the man's response. He started smiling and making lots of noises. He started rocking back and forth in his wheelchair and was just so happy to see Smokie. You could see his eyes light up and the smile on his face, it was amazing. Smokie loved it and stood there happily. Then Smokie lifted his head and rested it in the man's lap, the man kept his eyes on Smokie and I can't explain the joy I saw in his face, it was indescribable. After about five minutes it was time for us to go so we said goodbye and walked out. When we got out in the hallway we noticed that the pastor that was there to minister to the man was crying. Then he looked over at us (my mom and I) and said something along the lines of "sorry, we have been trying to reach the man and get some response from him, but didn't ever get anything like that, he was happy, he had happiness in his eyes". We were truly touched by that. Smokie had done just what we had set out to do, change a life. During his short life Smokie touched many other people, I could go on forever. But this was just one of the touching stories that I have. I will never forget that. Animals truly are the best medicine!
P.S Sadly Smokie died at the age of 10 months on December 23, 2005. He will be forever missed and will forever remain in my heart.
Sounds like he is a sweet horse. I would try it with him, how old is he? Of course the number one thing is safety, if you don't have any doubt whatsoever about him and if he will behave himself then I would say go for it!
: You just need to have complete confidence in him that he won't do anything. He does sound like a good horse to do it with. Good luck!
P.S Sadly Smokie died at the age of 10 months on December 23, 2005. He will be forever missed and will forever remain in my heart.
So far he's only bucked once when I got on him (I know, I was asking for itHas your stallion EVER kicked at you or anybody? Does he have that love for people? Does he stand quietly for long periods of time? Does he bite at all?). He's never kicked, bitten, pinned his ears, etc. He doesn't like to stand too long, but he'll just kinda move around rather than get upset or crabby. He took the cart for the first time todayIn two weeks we hope to actually attach him to it and get in. He is unfazed by ANYTHING so far. We had him drag a huge green branch today and he just tried to eat it. Whatever his previous owners did, they did it right.
Sounds like he is a sweet horse. I would try it with him, how old is he? Of course the number one thing is safety, if you don't have any doubt whatsoever about him and if he will behave himself then I would say go for it!