Donkeys improve teenagers’ mood in just three minutes, reveals new research

UC Davis Associate Professor Rebecca Calisi Rodríguez smiles in the sunshine while standing behind Randy, a miniature horse who was part of a study about human-animal interactions and mental health. (Gregory Urquiaga / UC Davis via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Donkeys and miniature horses improve teenagers’ mood in just three minutes, reveals new research.

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Donkeys improve teenagers’ mood in just three minutes, reveals new research

UC Davis Associate Professor Rebecca Calisi Rodríguez kneels next to a miniature horse named Randy, who lives at an animal sanctuary and was part of her Green Care Lab's study. (Gregory Urquiaga / UC Davis via SWNS)

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