Hi gang!
At Animal Matters Radio we had alot of fun talking to Janet Burleson (The Guide Horse Foundation) www.guidehorse.org.

And as a horse person I have to say that if I ever did lose my sight I would opt for the mini wonder seeing eye horses as my partner.
Not living in NYC though, they need at least a back yard! and TGHF gives each recipient a companion mini so that the seeing eye mini has a herd friend when not on duty.

The Guide Horse Foundation operates completely on voluteers and donations, as they are a non profit, they offer the horses fully trained free of charge to the blind. They remain the property of TGHF as then if they grow old or are not working out in the situation then they "come home" - which I personally thought was very touching.

If you missed the live show - please check out:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthandharmonynetwork/2009/07/20/Animal-Matters-Radio-Service-Mini-Horses-for-the-Blind

We had a lot of fun learning about this new option for animal assistance for disabilities and while we take nothing away from the service / seeing eye dogs - these little horses offer an interesting alternative or additional choice.

Take care!
Christianna
co-host, Animal Matters Radio (Reflections of Ourselves)

www.healthandharmonyradio.com