Post by Life Care Centers of America

🐴 Life Care Center of Blount County in Louisville, TN, welcomed a very different visitor this week. Mr. Kiesner had recently come to the community for rehabilitation, and the staff quickly learned about someone very special in his life — his horse, Rio! When he asked if Rio could come visit him during therapy, the team was honored to help make it possible. ❤️ Rio is a retired rodeo pick-up horse. 🏇 They’ve been partners for 26 years, sharing a truly special bond. These days, Rio “babysits” young horses destined for the rodeo, helping teach them how to be calm, confident, and well-trained. Mr. Kiesner's love for Rio runs so deep he even keeps a notebook filled with beautiful sketches he’s drawn of the horse over the years. 📕✍️ Thank you to our associates for going the extra mile to brighten a resident's day! 😊 #RodeoHorse #PetTherapy #SeniorCare #LouisvilleTN #BlountCountyTN #LifeCareCenters