Mini therapy horses bring joy to hospital patients, first responders throughout LA County

A keyboard playing mini-horse has become a viral sensation after her musical performance helped a young patient wake up from anesthesia at Shriners Children Hospital.

Black Pearl is a 17-year-old mare who is one of nine mini horses that make up the “Mini-Therapy Horses” team. They’re a nonprofit organization that seeks to bring joy and support to hospital patients, first responders and school children.

“Pearl is very expressive at it and she does like to show off,” said Victoria Nodiff Netanel, who founded the nonprofit in 2008…

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