Guide horses have been popular in USA and preferred to dogs for following reasons :
- *Horse lovers -* Blind people who have grown up with horses and understand equine behavior and care are ideal candidates. - *Allergenic people - *Many people who are severely allergic to traditional guide animals and find horses a non-allergenic alternative for mobility. - *Mature Individuals - *Many people report difficulty dealing with the grief of losing their animals, and horses tend to live far longer than traditional guides. - *Physically Disabled folks - *Because of their docile nature, Guide Horses are easier to handle for individuals with physical disabilities. They are also strong enough to provide support, helping the handler to rise from their chair. - *Dog Phobia* - Individuals who fear dogs are often comfortable working with a tiny horse. - *Outdoor Animal *- Many individuals prefer a guide animal that does not have to live in the house when off duty. the Guide horse foundation has answered several of such questions on their website at link: http://www.guidehorse.com/faq.htm regards -- Warm regards, Subhash Chandra Vashishth Mobile: +91 (11) 9811125521 Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Consider environment! Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
