Santa and Rudolf may have been otherwise occupied, but a couple of more than able deputies spread some seasonal cheer at a care home's Christmas party.
Laura Smith and her horse Spotty Dot dressed for the occasion to deliver presents to residents at Letheringsett Hall near Holt.
Manager Donna Butterfield said: 'We always try to go that extra mile to make life stimulating, fun and enjoyable.'
Next year Letheringsett Hall director Laura plans to visit her other two homes - Scarborough House in Wells and Field View in Fakenham and arrangements have already been made with her husband and other horse Dixie to make it a real family affair.
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