[nagdu] Guide Horse, was: Have to Ask

[Zena Atchison]

when you travel in a pickup where do you put the horse?
or in a car where do you put a horse:

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ann Edie" <annedie at nycap.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:41 AM
Subject: [nagdu] Guide Horse, was: Have to Ask


> 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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