The sessions have been developed for adults affected by dementia and Alzheimer's, a charity says.
Residents of The Beeches care home in Leatherhead will be offered a chance to spend time with the horsesA charity that offers therapeutic horse-riding sessions to disabled children in Surrey is to offer a similar service to people with dementia.
Helped by trained volunteers, residents of The Beeches care home in Leatherhead will enjoy tea and cake, and be offered a chance to stroke and spend time with the horses. "Not only do they lose the companionship but also, as research has now shown, pets can be really helpful in alleviating stress and anxiety - and both of these are known to be aggravated by dementia.
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