I have always loved animals and believe in the healing they can bring to others. In the past, I have worked in senior care and have seen a positive reaction to animal visits with many seniors. It has been a privilege to be a part of MiniEncounters mini Therapy Horses and to see the joy these special little animals bring to others. Bobbie Hoenigman loves to teach others about her horses and encourages volunteers to grow in their service to others.
I have volunteered for years with miniencounters and have seen many lives transformed by their visits.
They are top notch and I wouldn’t volunteer with anyone else!
This was the BEST experience with my residents!!! The owners have so much patience and love for all the residents. Bobbi is so easy to work with and plan the best time and date. She made sure all the residents had time to pet and reflect. Thank you so much for a great day!!
Both the people and the minis were wonderful!!! Our residents at Celebration Senior Living were so delighted to have this experience that we had them twice. We haven't done this yet, but we are going to have them come dressed up for a holiday. Maybe the easter bunny!
I got to experience first hand how much the work of this nonprofit positively affects people of all types. As a volunteer at a visit to a veterans facility with Bobbi and the main visitation mini, Jade, I got to see a lot of faces light up. These faces ran the gamut from non responsive men in compromised health to the young people that were part of the staff at the facility. It was so heart warming to see the spirits of so many of the residents (and staff) lifted with such an unexpected but endearing animal coming into their consciousness/presence. It's a great nonprofit with a great mission that produces great results!
I sponsored a visit to my father's memory care at Anthology in McKinney to bring a little joy. Bobbi & Rick Hoenigman brought Jade, a mini therapy horse. Everything was so professional and better than expected, and I expected it to be amazing! The way Bobbi interacts with the residents was awesome to watch; and Jade was so well behaved and knew she was there to work by giving love to all who would see her. I will definitely have them out again. It was a wonderful day for all.
I have been working with Bobbi and MINIENCOUNTERS for about 7 years now and highly recommend this non-profit!! I have made sure my residents in assisted living and in memory care get to enjoy this wonderful mini-horse therapy!! Bobbi is a jewel to work with and always is cheerful and enthusiastic about bringing her horses for visits---many of our elders grew up on farms, and this activity brings back joy and happy memories- they can give the horses treats, groom them, and the horses are trained to walk (at the resident's pace) with them. The visits are very educational and Bobbi's volunteers are always wonderful!!