Patients at The Royal Children’s Hospital enjoyed a special visit from a tiny friend with a big heart yesterday.

Koda the miniature pony clip-clopped his way through the corridors to say hello to the children of the orthopaedic ward.

One-year-old Koda has dwarfism and weighs only 35kg.  Like the patients he visited, Koda’s had a number of operations.  His condition means there’ll be more surgery to come, including removal of adult teeth that will grow too big for his small mouth.

For now though, Koda and his owner, vet Andy Lynch from Yarrambat Vet Hospital, are happy to spread some joy to sick children.

To view a video of Koda’s visit, head to the Herald Sun online: http://player.video.news.com.au/heraldsun/#1257297489