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The Province
23-07-2025
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Anxious travellers can now 'pony up' at Vancouver airport
Therapy dogs have been a part of passenger support at YVR for a few years. Now they have a couple of equine pals helping out Identical twins Pamela and Jacqueline Green of Green Acres Therapy Horses with Tinkerbell the pony inside YVR in Richmond on Tuesday. At right are Maya Mulherin and Dascha Nykoluk with Magic the pony. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG If you've ever seen the look on kids' faces when they pet a pony at a country fair, you know the adorable equines are all about good vibrations. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors That's the idea behind Vancouver International Airport's expansion of its therapy dog program for anxious travellers. On Tuesday, YVR introduced ponies Magic and Tinkerbell at a media event. The two therapy ponies are being added on a trial basis to the Less Airport Stress Initiative (LASI), a therapy animal program that itself started as a trial a few years back. The ambassador dogs have given thousands of hours of stress relief to passengers heading through the busy airport in Richmond ever since. 'YVR is the first airport in Canada — and one of the first in North America — to introduce ponies into the terminal and trial this unique approach to passenger care,' says an airport spokesperson. Ponies are 'known for their calming presence,' so Magic and Tinkerbell and their handlers will be at the airport all summer to provide emotional support to travellers. They'll wander through the terminals, interacting with travellers and adding a little pony peace to their experience. The ponies are owned and managed by local group Green Acres, while the canines are from the therapy dog program at St. John's Ambulance. jruttle@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Local News Homes Sports Business
Vancouver Sun
23-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Anxious travellers can now 'pony-up' at Vancouver airport
Article content If you've ever seen the look on kids' faces when they pet a pony at a country fair, you know the adorable equines are all about good vibrations. Article content That's the idea behind Vancouver International Airport's expansion of its therapy dog program for anxious travellers. On Tuesday, YVR introduced ponies Magic and Tinkerbell at a media event. Article content Article content The two therapy ponies are being added on a trial basis to the Less Airport Stress Initiative (LASI), a therapy animal program that itself started as a trial a few years back. The ambassador dogs have given thousands of hours of stress relief to passengers heading through the busy airport in Richmond ever since. Article content Article content 'YVR is the first airport in Canada — and one of the first in North America — to introduce ponies into the terminal and trial this unique approach to passenger care,' says an airport spokesperson. Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
22-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Anxious travellers can now 'pony up' at Vancouver airport
If you've ever seen the look on kids' faces when they pet a pony at a country fair, you know the adorable equines are all about good vibrations. That's the idea behind Vancouver International Airport's expansion of its therapy dog program for anxious travellers. On Tuesday, YVR introduced ponies Magic and Tinkerbell at a media event. The two therapy ponies are being added on a trial basis to the Less Airport Stress Initiative (LASI), a therapy animal program that itself started as a trial a few years back. The ambassador dogs have given thousands of hours of stress relief to passengers heading through the busy airport in Richmond ever since. 'YVR is the first airport in Canada — and one of the first in North America — to introduce ponies into the terminal and trial this unique approach to passenger care,' says an airport spokesperson. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Ponies are 'known for their calming presence,' so Magic and Tinkerbell and their handlers will be at the airport all summer to provide emotional support to travellers. They'll wander through the terminals, interacting with travellers and adding a little pony peace to their experience. The ponies are owned and managed by local group Green Acres, while the canines are from the therapy dog program at St. John's Ambulance. jruttle@
