09/25/2026
🐴💙 A little sunshine, a little fresh air and some very special visitors at Prairie Pines Lodge!
Our residents recently had the opportunity to spend time outdoors with horses, and judging by these smiles, they were pretty popular guests!
Experiences like this are about so much more than having a fun afternoon. Meaningful interaction with animals can encourage socialization, sensory engagement, gentle movement and emotional connection. The sights, sounds and touch involved in spending time with a horse can provide a rich sensory experience while creating natural opportunities for conversation, laughter and connection with others.
🐴 For residents who have spent portions of their lives around horses, ranches, farms or livestock, an afternoon like this can be especially meaningful. A familiar touch, smell or sound may spark memories and stories from years past, giving residents an opportunity to reminisce and share those experiences with the people around them.
There is also something special about simply being in the presence of an animal. Whether reaching out for a gentle pat, standing beside a horse or simply watching from nearby, each resident can participate at their own comfort level.
At Prairie Pines Lodge, enriching residents’ lives means creating opportunities to stay active, engaged and connected—not only with one another, but with the experiences and interests that have brought them joy throughout their lives.
And sometimes, enrichment comes with four hooves and a mane. 🐴🌾💙
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👉 Learn more about Prairie Pines Lodge:
www.chadronhospital.com/services/prairie-pines-lodge/