The children at Bere Alston Primary School in Devon took it in their stride when a pair of Shetland ponies trotted along for a visit. The equine encounter was arranged by Collytown Therapy ponies which provides the service in Devon. The calming effect of the ponies is beneficial to learning according to Collytown's Chamaine Blamey. This picture shows Lilly Chevin (8) with Thumbelina.