What would cause a horse to go blind?
Uveitis. The most common cause of blindness in horses is equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), also referred to as moon blindness, a condition most owners have at least heard of, particularly in the Appaloosa world.
How can I help my blind horse?
Hanging a wind chime near the water trough or run-in shed is a way to give the horse some extra guidance. A radio playing in a nearby barn will also help the horse stay oriented. Avoid turning the blind horse out in a large group of horses, but don’t isolate him, either. Choose a quiet horse to be a buddy.
What can a partially blind person see?
But a person with low vision may be able to see not only light, but colors and shapes too. However, they may have trouble reading street signs, recognizing faces, or matching colors to each other. If you have low vision, your vision may be unclear or hazy.
Is partially blind?
Partial blindness means you have very limited vision. Complete blindness means you cannot see anything and do not see light. (Most people who use the term “blindness” mean complete blindness.)
Would you buy a horse with one eye?
I would certainly try a one eyed horse if it was sensibly priced. The ones I rode were absolutely fine. I might be slightly concerned about riding a horse which had lost its right eye on the road as they tend to be slightly unsure about things coming from behind them on there blind side in my experience.
What happens if a horse is blind in one eye?
Horses blind in one eye from birth or soon after rarely have any problems adjusting. An older horse who becomes blind especially from disease, could have visual problems in the “good” eye. Horses will develop their senses on that side and become very comfortable with being handled.
How do you bond with a blind horse?
Place a wind chime or other gentle noise-maker at the spot where your horse can find water, salt, and feed. Introduce your blind horse to his living quarters by hand-walking him around the perimeter, tapping the fence and other important features of the landscape as you go to provide an audible cue.
