Alex

My name is Alex, I am a wonderful horse, very sociable and blind in one eye. I think that that is the reason that I was abandoned. Luckily I was brought to the Society where my leg was treated and I was taught how to go out for rides with all the necessary caution

Alex, a two and a half year old horse, was discovered wandering in the central region. Upon arrival in the Society he was found to be blind in his right eye, apparently from a sharp object that pierced his eye.

Alex on the day he arrived at the stables - rather thin and scared, staying in his stall most of the time due to the wound in his leg
Alex on the day he arrived at the stables – rather thin and scared, staying in his stall most of the time due to the wound in his leg

Veterinary examination established that the blindness is permanent, there being no way to save the sight in that eye. In addition, Alex suffered from a wound in his left leg that needed sterilization and stitches.

Alex manages well despite his impaired vision
Alex manages well despite his impaired vision

Alex turned out to be an exceptional horse – he is particularly friendly, loves to kiss and to be stroked and enjoys expending energy by going out for rides. Rides have to be undertaken with great skill and very carefully due to his blindness.

Alex today - perfectly healthy, vivacious despite his impaired vision, and the wound on his leg has completely healed
Alex today – perfectly healthy, vivacious despite his impaired vision, and the wound on his leg has completely healed

After a long process of rehabilitation we found a new home for Alex in a nice farm.