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Residents living at Richmond Villages Witney were recently treated to a special visit from Poppy, a gentle therapy pony provided by Dinky Ponies.

The visit offered care home residents a unique opportunity to experience the therapeutic benefits of animal companionship in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Throughout the session, residents enjoyed interacting at their own pace with Poppy, whose calm and gentle nature provided residents with memorable experiences that sparked smiles across the community.

Jo Cambrey, Activities Coordinator at Richmond Villages Witney, commented: "Animal therapy has long been recognised for its positive impact on wellbeing and Poppy's visit was a wonderful experience for our residents.

“Her calm presence and gentle temperament created such a positive atmosphere, and it was heartwarming to see the joy and comfort her company brought to so many people.

“These types of therapeutic animal visits are invaluable to our community, offering both emotional and social benefits to those living with us."

Martin Crick, Village Manager at Richmond Villages Witney, added: "We're delighted to have welcomed Poppy to the village. It was wonderful to see the positive impact on our residents' wellbeing and the happiness these visits bring. Activities like this are an important part of our commitment to ensuring our residents enjoy an enriched quality of life here at Richmond Villages."

Richmond Villages Witney looks forward to welcoming Dinky Ponies and Poppy back for another visit in the future, as the therapy pony has become a cherished part of the village's activity programme. The company places animal welfare as its top priority while creating memorable encounters for participants.