On a recent Friday morning, Pegasus slowly trots out of an elevator, surrounded by doctors and nurses. He’s ready to make his rounds and see the many sick children at Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami.
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Hospital staff members gather as Alexandra Ramos, left, and her assistant, right, trots along with Pegasus, a miniature therapy horse, during a therapy session visit at Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami.
Pegasus, dressed as the "Toy Story" character Woody, visits a young patient as Alexandra Ramos shares special stickers with her.
Pegasus is greeted with excitement while Alexandra Ramos visits young patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital.
Alexandra Ramos, center, plays with Ares, a Newfie, who is part of her therapy team at her home Aug. 29 in Miami.
Pegasus, a miniature therapy horse, runs inside a manége during a morning outing at Elysian Stables in Miami, where he receives care, training and housing.
Alexandra Ramos walks Pegasus, a miniature therapy horse, back to the stable after a morning of exercise at Elysian Stables in Miami.
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