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Horse and Wellbeing
Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) and the Role of Mini Ponies
Fieracavalli 2025 – Veneto Region Pavilion, Verona
Friday, November 7, 2025
The objective is twofold:
Providing concrete answers to families who often don't know where to turn for serious and recognized support.
Promote a culture of mutual respect between humans and horses, emphasizing that without animal welfare there is no human welfare.
A conference to provide answers and build support networks.
The world of horses, and in particular that of mini ponies, meets health, science, and solidarity.
On Friday, November 7, 2025, as part of Fieracavalli, the most important European event dedicated to the equestrian world, the Veneto Region Pavilion will host the conference "Horses and Wellbeing: Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)," organized by Alberto Carollo's Summano Mini Pony Stud, the largest mini pony stud in Italy.
Fieracavalli 2025: the ideal setting.
Fieracavalli, now in its 127th year, is the ideal setting for an initiative of this kind.
With over 160,000 visitors expected from all over the world, the fair is an international stage that unites sport, livestock farming, tourism, tradition and innovation.
In this context, the conference promoted by the Summano Mini Pony Farm and hosted by the Veneto Region adds a fundamental piece: that of social and health responsibility, highlighting how horses—and especially mini ponies—can contribute to collective well-being.
Why a conference?
on Mini Ponies and IAA?
The horse has always been a life companion for man.
Today, thanks to research and the commitment of many professionals, we know that it can become a valuable ally in people's health and well-being.
The Role of Mini Ponies in IAA
The conference will focus on mini ponies, extraordinary animals that in recent years have taken on an increasingly important role in assisted interventions.
Their small size, docile nature, and ability to establish immediate contact with children, the elderly, and vulnerable individuals make them ideal companions in educational and therapeutic settings.
From connecting with children to being close to the elderly and patients with disabilities, mini ponies are a valuable resource for generating positive emotions, stimulating interpersonal skills, and improving physical and mental well-being.
Practical demonstration and discussion with the public
The theoretical session will be followed by a demonstration session at the Summano Mini Pony Farm stand, where visitors will be able to observe some IAA activities with mini ponies live, thanks to collaboration with specialized operators and associations.
A precious opportunity to understand how these small horses can become effective and respectful therapeutic tools, benefiting patients and families.