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Two miniature therapy horses brought joy to a group of seniors last month

Long Island-based non-profit HorseAbility brought 17-year-old Pearl and 15-year-old Aiden to the Sunrise at East 56th facility on Oct. 21

“It just makes me feel so calm. It makes me feel better,” a resident told local outlet PIX 11

Two adorable miniature therapy horses brought smiles to seniors' faces when they visited a Manhattan-based assisted living community last month.

On Oct. 21, HorseAbility, a non-profit based on New York's Long Island, paid a visit to Sunrise at East 56th , a senior living facility located on the Upper East Side. While meeting with the residents, the horses provided “comfort, joy, and meaningful interactions,” according to a press release shared with PEOPLE.

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