Great Yarmouth blind pony helped by 'bell' horse
Posted: 07 Jun 2014, 09:54A pony that helped disabled people learn to ride has had to rely on another horse's help after becoming blind.
Josh worked as a Riding for the Disabled pony near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, for many years until his sight failed.
Croft Farm Riding Centre noticed he then became anxious when in the field.
They said he is now "secure" if accompanied by horse Rory, who wears a bell to indicate his presence.
Centre proprietor Heather Cook put a bell on 31-year-old Rory and paired him with Josh, 24, after hearing the method had been used to help a blind dog.
She said following the sound of Rory's bell had enabled Josh to enjoy the outdoors and helped his confidence.
"With the bell, Josh knows where Rory is," she added.
"We'd had a problem with him running into fences, but now Josh feels the security of Rory and has calmed down."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-27738363
Josh worked as a Riding for the Disabled pony near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, for many years until his sight failed.
Croft Farm Riding Centre noticed he then became anxious when in the field.
They said he is now "secure" if accompanied by horse Rory, who wears a bell to indicate his presence.
Centre proprietor Heather Cook put a bell on 31-year-old Rory and paired him with Josh, 24, after hearing the method had been used to help a blind dog.
She said following the sound of Rory's bell had enabled Josh to enjoy the outdoors and helped his confidence.
"With the bell, Josh knows where Rory is," she added.
"We'd had a problem with him running into fences, but now Josh feels the security of Rory and has calmed down."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-27738363