Elgin Spynie Care Home residents welcome Shetland ponies
Residents at a care home were treated to a visit from two Shetland ponies.
Spynie Care Home had a wonderful time meeting the animals called Flicker and Wilson.
Therapy Ponies Scotland works across the region bringing the joy of its two friendly, trained Shetland ponies to care homes and hospitals.
The visit was a treat for the residents as part of their regular activities programme.
Therapy ponies can help people’s motor functions, reduce stress and help memories resurface for residents.
The ponies even visited those unable to leave their rooms, bringing smiles to faces and boosting moods.
Manager of Spynie Care Home Maggie Scott said: “We all absolutely loved our visit from Flicker and Wilson, they brought so much happiness to our residents, and we look forward to their next visit.”
