[nagdu] Guide Horse, was: Have to Ask

[Tracy Carcione]

I would say that another major difference is that a horse can't curl up
like a dog can.  When Ann and I had lunch together, Panda stood next to
the table, while Ben curled up under my chair.  To me, that makes a
difference in the amount of space one has to make plans for, if you see
what I mean.
Tracy

> Hi, Nicole,
>
> I guess that would be me, Ann Edie, and my miniature horse guide, Panda.
> Panda has been my guide for almost six years now, since the summer of
> 2003.
>
> I'm not sure exactly what you mean by the differences in behavior between
> guide dogs and miniature horse guides, but Panda performs all the same
> guide
> tasks as a well-trained guide dog does.  The care of a miniature horse is
> generally similar to that of a dog--feeding, grooming, relieving, and
> providing exercise, mental stimulation, and companionship.  Some of the
> details are different, of course, due to the different species.
>
> As far as access issues are concerned, I have had very few instances of
> reluctance on the part of business operators to allow me into their
> facilities with my guide horse.  The exception has been one of the major
> guide dog training programs and airlines.
>
> The major differences between working with a guide horse and a guide
> dog--I
> worked with 3 guide dogs before getting Panda--from my point of view, are
> that I never have to worry about Panda bolting off to chase a cat or other
> animal, and that I can expect my partnership with Panda to go on getting
> deeper and more wonderful for decades to come.
>
> I'm happy to answer any other questions you have about working or living
> with a guide horse.
>
> Best,
> Ann
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 4:11 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Have to Ask
>
>
>> It has come up twice recently and I can't help but asking.  Who owns the
>> guide horse?  I would be interested in knowing more, especially how the
>> behavior, care, and access issues compare to those of a dog.
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