'He's a life saver': The miniature therapy horse that travels by taxi
Summary
Maria Dahl from London uses a small horse named Rusty as a therapy animal to help with her anxiety and panic attacks. Rusty travels with her in a taxi around the city and helps her connect with other people and raise awareness about mental health.Key Facts
- Rusty is a three-year-old Falabella, one of the world’s smallest horse breeds.
- Maria suffers from panic attacks due to post-traumatic stress disorder from childhood neglect.
- Equine therapy involves synchronizing a horse’s heartbeat with a human’s to help regulate breathing.
- Rusty is a registered therapy animal allowed on public transport but rides in a private taxi due to nervousness.
- Maria plans to take Rusty to places like special needs centers and hospices for therapy visits.
- Rusty also helps other horses, including Tayto, a younger therapy horse in training.
- People in the community often stop to see Rusty, sparking conversations about mental health.
- Maria’s friend Seamus, a former bricklayer, now trains horses and helps with Rusty’s training.
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