A video featuring a miniature therapy horse named Black Pearl waking a child from anaesthesia by playing a keyboard has gone viral on social media, amassing millions of views.
The moment took place at Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena, where Black Pearl regularly visits as part of the Mini Therapy Horses programme.
The widely shared clip shows Pearl playing a keyboard with her muzzle next to a recovering child, drawing smiles and amazement from hospital staff and viewers alike.
Founded in 2008 by Victoria Nodiff-Netanel, Mini Therapy Horses is a nonprofit organisation that uses trained miniature horses to bring comfort and support to children, veterans, and trauma survivors.
Pearl, a long-standing member of the team, is known for her unique ability to entertain and soothe patients, especially through her surprising talent at the keyboard.
Her long record of service includes 14 years of weekly hospital visits, recognition as Volunteer of the Year by the Greater Los Angeles VA, and appearances in the Rose Parade and various media outlets. She remains one of the most beloved members of the therapy team.
To support the ongoing work of Mini Therapy Horses and heroes like Black Pearl, the organisation welcomes donations of any size.
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