Crystal Harrison

Rowdy, a 26-year-old gelding (about 80 in human years) owned by Melinda Miller, enjoys natural hydrotherapy each summer at Lake Pleasant, Arizona. He swims and floats in the lake to relieve his arthritis. The buoyancy of the water provides joint relief without the impact of land exercise. One year his owner added a floatie over his head. Rowdy learned to relax comfortably without his head submerging. Videos of the senior horse floating have made him a local celebrity.

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Horses have an extraordinary gift: the ability to emotionally attune to us in ways that feel almost magical. In this video, we witness the profound comfort horses bring to patients in palliative care. At the end of life, words often fall short, but the presence of a horse speaks volumes. Horses are deeply intuitive beings-they sense emotions, calm anxious hearts, and hold space for grief, fear, and peace alike. Their ability to connect without judgment offers a gentle and grounding comfort to those facing the end of life. This is why horses are often used in palliative and hospice care.

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