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The Program
What We Do
Romeo Roadshow is a miniature-equine assisted engagement program serving vulnerable populations, with a specific focus on older Adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in Southern California. Our visits are designed to foster emotional connection, encourage engagement, and provide calming sensory interaction for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, social isolation, anxiety, or other challenges.
The program focuses on gentle, structured interactions with two specially trained miniature horses.
Our horses are conditioned to safely navigate care facilities. Their diminutive size makes them much less intimidating than full sized horses, and allows them to engage, eye to eye, with those who are seated, in wheelchairs, or in hospital beds.
Our Encounters
Typical group sessions include up to 25 participants. The sessions last approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Both Romeo and Ziggy spend a focused period of time with each individual, generally making several rounds.
Participants are invited — never required — to engage. Some initially participate through observation before choosing closer interaction.
The purpose of each visit is not performance or entertainment, but to foster supportive connection, comfort, and meaningful engagement.
Ongoing Outreach
Romeo Roadshow regularly conducts ongoing scheduled visits to care communities throughout the region in coordination with staff and caregivers.
With a goal of creating a set of standards and best practices, we hold ourselves to the highest measure of responsible, professional horsemanship, aiming to elevate the field of equine therapy.
We are currently working with professionals in the scientific community to study the impacts of the Romeo Roadshow method. If you are interested in supporting or assisting with this study, please reach out.