In a hospital in Calais, France, something beautiful happens every week. A 15-year-old horse named Peyo quietly walks through the halls, visiting patients in palliative care. Once a show horse, Peyo now brings comfort to people in their final days of life. 🐴

He’s not just any therapy animal. Peyo has a gift.

Without being told, he stops outside certain rooms and gently lifts one leg. It’s his way of telling his trainer, Hassen, that someone inside needs support. When he enters, he stays close to the patient, calm and still. Some people hold onto his mane. Others simply lean on him in silence. Sometimes, he stays for hours.

Years ago, Hassen noticed that Peyo would walk toward people who were sick or upset. What seemed unusual at first soon became a calling. Together, they started visiting hospitals, especially to support those facing the end of life.

Since 2016, Peyo has become a regular guest at the hospital. Families, nurses, and doctors say his presence brings peace when words are not enough. Some patients even need less pain medication after spending time with him. He helps people feel calm, seen, and less alone.  💛