Vancouver Airport Introduces ‘Therapy Ponies’ to Reduce Passenger Anxiety

The Vancouver International Airport is adding a pair of ponies to its Less Airport Stress Initiative, which already includes therapy dogs. Vancouver International Airport handout photo

The Vancouver International Airport has introduced miniature ponies as part of its Less Airport Stress Initiative.

The airport introduced the program in 2017 to “reduce travel anxiety” and “enhance well-being” among passengers at the airport. It has also featured therapy dogs, according to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) website.