Greece's only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling

Specially trained miniature horses visit hospital wards and residential care homes in the Greek capital, providing pet therapy to sick and disabled children and adults

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Greece's only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling

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