Toilet-Trained Therapy Horse Entertains Seniors in Retirement Homes

therapy horse entertains seniors BBCvideo resized 600

A nine-year-old horse has become a surprise hit at care homes across England.

Do you think this type of therapy will be used in America's future?

Rupert is a regular visitor to residential homes, where he entertains and interacts with aging residents.

Equine therapy has been shown to reduce stress and improve hand-eye coordination.

 Source: www.goodnewsnetwork.org

Recent Posts

How Volunteering Can Lead to a Career in Nursing
For many Nurses, the decision to pursue nursing did not begin in a classroom. It often began with a volunteer badge, a willingness to help, and early exposure to patient care environments....
Read More
FNU President Receives 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education Award
Versailles, Ky. — Frontier Nursing University (FNU) President Brooke A. Flinders, DNP, RN, APRN-CNM, FACNM, was recently named a recipient of Insight Into Academia magazine’s 2026 Trailblazer in...
Read More
Frontier Nursing University Unveils $20 Million Student Scholarship Investment
Scholarship increase to help educate nurse-midwives and advanced practice nurses amid nationwide healthcare shortages. Versailles, Ky. — The Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Board of Directors has...
Read More

Subscribe to Email Our Newsletter

Education_Award_Square