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The head of Khakassia donated a pony Moses and a donkey named Zorro to an orphanage for the disabled
Pupils of the Teremok orphanage for disabled children in Abakan (Khakassia) will now be able to undergo rehabilitation hippotherapy courses thanks to a gift from the head of the republic, Viktor Zimin, the press service of the regional government reports.
By order of V. Zimin, a horse yard was built in the institution, and on Thursday the head of the region presented the pupils of the orphanage with a donkey Moses and a pony named Zorro.
“Horses are, first of all, mood and emotions for teachers and boarding school students. These are vivid impressions for children. After all, they, like no one else, need help. I am very glad that educators and teachers are actively involved in this work,” the press quotes. -service of the word of the head of the republic.
Teachers of the institution note that hippotherapy has a beneficial effect not only on the emotional state of children, but also allows them to overcome physical ailments. Exercises with horses not only have a therapeutic effect, children also learn to communicate with animals and care for them.
The teachers' plans include conducting family rehabilitation classes.
In the near future, V. Zimin promised to select two more horses for the establishment - a Tuvan breed, short and calm in character.
For winter classes, the boarding school needs an arena, the design of which was ordered by the head of the region to be prepared for next year.
The Minister of Agriculture of Khakassia, Ivan Vagner, decided to take the institution under his patronage. He promised that food would be prepared for the animals, and the issue with the truck would be resolved, the report said.