The charity Les Sabots du Cœur (Hooves of the Heart) is an extraordinary duo of human and horse which champions living at the end of life.
It was in 2013 that Hassen noticed the surprising cognitive abilities and instincts of his show horse, Peyo.
The horse seemed to be drawn to sick and frail people who attended their performances, spontaneously seeking to comfort and soothe them.
The charity was registered in 2017, and the duo are now taking part in scientific studies with veterinary surgeons and hospital doctors.
Photo credit: Jérémy Lempin