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Niall Deeney

'Star' therapy pony in high demand after visit to Foyle Hospice

A 'star' horse used by a voluntary group in Derry for therapy is in high demand after a successful visit to end-of-life patients at Foyle Hospice.

The American Miniature therapy horse is one of a number of therapy animals based at a farm in Culmore.

A group formed by cognitive behavioural therapist Karen Baldwin, known as Happy Hooves, is on a mission to prioritise hospitals and nursing homes for its therapy service.

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