Guide Horses for the Blind

Most everybody knows about dogs that partner with and serve as eyes for blind people. But today, some folks instead partner with miniature horses. The Guide Horse Foundation (www.guidehorse.com) was founded in 1999. These friendly horses are about the same size as large guide dogs, train easily, and live much longer than dogs—30 to 50 years! Guide Horse in Training Just think about being so close to your furry partner, living and loving this dog for a decade that serves as your window on the world, only to lose him. A mini-horse, properly trained, could partner with the human virtually for life. While these little guys aren’t for everyone, they make excellent options for some people. For some neat video of a mini being trained, and commentary from a trainer, take a look at http://theeyesofmona.blogspot.com/