[nagdu] Guide Horse, was: Have to Ask

[sarah baebler]

Ann,
I have a question and I'm not trying to make fun or anything.  I'm curious to know the process of desensitizing a horse.  I work at a stable and horse get spooked sometimes, esp by snakes.  I'm wondering what the program does for the horses when their young.  Like at GDB they put them in rooms with kids, cats, and other animals. Do they do that?
Curiously,
Sarah

> From: annedie at nycap.rr.com
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 04:41:29 -0400
> 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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