We are delighted to have the Dinky Ponies and their human, Sarah as part of the Simple System 'Supported Rider' family.
It was when working as a freelance groom for top rider Sir Mark Todd, that Sarah's Dinky journey began - she had spotted two minature Shetland ponies in a neighbouring field, found out who they belonged to and started to help with their care. Sarah grew to know and love the ponies and their owner allowed her to take them on.
A few months later Sarah was offered two more ponies, and before long she had 7! Sarah knew they were all individually very special and she wanted to share them with others - in 2022 Dinky Ponies was born!
Initially the Dinky's worked with young children, but before long they began to visit care homes, hospitals and hospices - spreading joy and providing enrichment wherever their little hooves went.
In order to do their jobs as therapy ponies well the Dinkys need to be happy and settled in their work. The Dinkys are exclusively fed a Simple System diet of LucieNuts, Veteran Balance + and Instant Linseed. One Dinky, Gracie, is also supported with Lunar Eclipse.
The Dinkys have become a social media sensation by sharing hertwarming videos of their therapy visits. Watch the video above, courtesy of BBC Newsround, for a valuable insight into their work. You can also follow them on Instagram or Facebook to learn more.