Cassie Dennis, owner of the C Bar D Ranch in Cottonwood, California noticed a general lack of therapy ponies in the area and decided to do something about it.
Having worked in senior living before, Cassie contacted Willow Springs Memory Care in Redding and got the go-ahead to bring one of her favorite ponies, Taffy, by for a visit to the community.
The residents couldn’t get enough of the gentle pony, who strolled from one person to another. The impact of engaging with Taffy was felt almost immediately, sparking lively conversation and even a few memories from horse-loving residents.
Resident, Eileen Gallino, summed it up best, “It is so nice because [Taffy] seems to be more used to people than dogs are. She just walks along from person to person and gives people a piece of her personality, which is very, very nice.” Yes, indeed!
You can watch full coverage of Taffy’s visit on local Channel 7 KRCR news.