: Nodiff-Netanel and her horses are regular participants in high-profile events, including multiple appearances in the Rose Parade .
One of the most remarkable aspects of Victoria’s program is the unconventional training her horses receive. To engage with patients, particularly children, the horses are trained to play small, 32-key keyboards by running their muzzles along the keys.
They visit patients at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's , Shriners for Children Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. victoria nodiff-netanel
A viral video, seen over 2 million times, shows one of her horses, , interacting with a young patient at a hospital, bringing smiles to children who are often in pain or waking up from surgery.
: Her horse, Black Pearl, became a viral sensation for her ability to "play" a toy keyboard, a trick used to comfort and distract young patients waking up from anesthesia or undergoing medical procedures. : Nodiff-Netanel and her horses are regular participants
The horses in Nodiff-Netanel’s care—often mares chosen for their sociable nature—undergo rigorous training that can last up to two years. They are desensitized to loud noises (jackhammers, ambulances) and are trained to walk on various surfaces, use elevators, and follow hand signals.
The horses are a regular presence at the Greater Los Angeles Veteran's Hospital , providing comfort to those who have served. They visit patients at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's ,
: She leads a team of nine specially trained, "potty-trained" miniature horses that visit children’s hospitals, trauma centers, and veterans' facilities to provide emotional support.
