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From fear to friendship: Seniors find confidence through horses
From fear to friendship: Seniors find confidence through horses
By CNA/Nuria Ling
Once scared of horses, Mdm Chow May Ho kisses Harley, gently whispering 'sayang'. Her heart was racing because it was the first time she had ever kissed an animal.
Mdm Chow is one of the seniors participating in a pilot equine-assisted programme run by charity group EQUAL.
Her husband, Mr Tan Choon How, is confidently cleaning Falco's nostrils and eyes - a far cry from his first few sessions.
'Even though each session is two hours, it passes by very quickly, like there's not enough time," said Mr Tan, who was initially afraid of the horses.
Another participant, Mr Ang Tee Hiom, hugging Harley (above) and standing beside Matahari (below), his favourite horse. 'Feels sad that I won't be able to see her again.'
His daughter, Ms Doreen Ang, took leave to join her father on the programme's last day. 'He looked forward to the sessions every week,' she said.
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