World's smallest horse visits hospital patients

Patients at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children received a much needed diversion this morning when Thumbelina, the world's smallest horse, paid them a visit.

[What]

This is a ridiculous story without a picture

[To the Sentinel]

Can you upload a picture of the horse. Seeing the picture would really make me want to read the article.

[Former Hoosier]

WOW how sweet is this? Nice for her to be shared with sick children.

[far away]

that horse is so tiny...

[John Cutter]

We've had a file photo on the story for while, because some computer problems slowed us getting staff photos. They should be there in a few. John Cutter, OrlandoSentinel.com

[wonder]

wonder how big the poop is

[To the Sentinel]

John Cutter wrote:

We've had a file photo on the story for while, because some computer problems slowed us getting staff photos. They should be there in a few. John Cutter, OrlandoSentinel.com

Thank you.... that is just such a great photo.

[OrlNative]

Awww! This story made me tear up.

[curious]

It's so nice to read something good for a change. Wonderful thing for the horse's owner to do

[Pachacutec]

Great story! From what I've heard, the patients in hospitals, nursing homes, etc., benefit greatly from visits like this. Many of them have (or had) pets at home, and welcome meeting a new "furry friend."

[Deb-doyle resident]

I'm sure the children are fascinated by this little sweetie and if she brings joy to them for that one moment it is a wonderful thing.

[no more fairs]

Thumbelina used to travel with the carnival circuit. This sounds like a much better life for the little horse

[Mr Giblets]

just what you need in a ward full of sick people, a little stinking horse crapping everywhere. I would have thrown up - I would much prefer to see cats.

[dad]

wonder wrote:

wonder how big the poop is

mee too

[jonney abrova]

Horses rule