Our Blind Horses

HOC Rose Sanctuary Rescue only takes in "Owner surrendered" blind horses.

We are a small sanctuary rescue of up to 10 horses. The only way we can take in more horses is if we have people willing to foster blind horses joining our team.

We currently have a wait list. If you are looking to surrender your horse it can take 1-2 years for a spot to open up.

We have some permanent residents and some horses that may be available for adoption with option to be boarded at our barn.

Please email hocrose@gmail.com for more information.

CAMI   approx.12 years old Red Roan Quarter Mare

HOC Rose Arrival- Transferred from Oats Rescue in October 2016

Cami's Story: Cami was at a auction at a young age. Two rescues joined together and rescued her. She was adopted and returned several times. Right eye was infected and taken out, left eye developed glaucoma and no one wants a fully blind horse.

(Kari was fostering Cami and some horses for Oats Rescue before she started HOC Rose Sanctuary Rescue)

Blind Information: Right eye thru injury/infection, left eye is glaucoma. She barely can see yet she runs.

Cami is having hard time accepting being blind. She can be seen having anxiety at times.  For that reason, Cami will not be adopted out.

Cami is permanent resident.      

SUNNY approx. 20 years old Cremello Appoloosa mix Mare

HOC Rose Arrival: October 2016

Sunny's Story: Sunny was a trail horse for a little boy. Her previous owners had her for years then gave to a fiend who had Sunny for a short time who then noticed Sunny's vision issues. The vet determined Sunny is blind in both eyes. The previous owner and friend together decided to find her a new home and found us.

Blind Information: Uvetitis (Moon Blindness) and Cataracts in both eyes- very painful. Had double enucleation in summer of 2018.

Recent diagnosed Navicular disease in June of 2020. Sunny also has arthritis in her hips. 

Permanent resident at HOC Rose

OLIVER  21 years old Quarter Horse gelding

HOC Rose Arrival:  October 2017

Oliver's Story: Previous owner only had him for one year. She bought him from someone who raised him. She thinks the previous owner knew he was blind when he sold him to her. Previous owner stopped riding him because 'spooky".

Blind Information: Left eye was Uveitis- removed summer of 2019.  Right eye Cataract. That eye is getting worse.

Oliver is a sweet horse who likes attention and will play with anything that is left in his reach. (example: jacket or item left on ground or on fence within his reach)

Oliver is permanent resident.

Daisy Paint mare  (approx 20 years old?)

HOC Rose Arrival: August 2020

Daisy's story: No real information on Daisy. Former Owner got her from an estate auction and she didn't have a name so he named her Daisy. soon after bringing Daisy home, the owner was in a motorcycle accident so he was unable to work with her.

Blind Information: Blind in both eyes- Uveitis (Moon Blindness) She can see through corner of her eyes. She tilts her head to see what she can see. 

Daisy went to a foster for a year and half. Upon returning back to HOC Rose, we learned she has an old injury that is bothering her as she is aging.  We have decided she is no longer ridable. 

                                                                                          Daisy is permanent resident at HOC Rose.

Reba   8 years old Quarter mare

HOC Rose Arrival:  August 2021

Reba's Story: Previous Owner purchased Reba and had her for several months before she started showing some vision issues. They took her to vet many times in hopes of saving her vision and tried all the medications for 2 years.  Reba vision continued to get worse.

Blind Information: Right eye fully blind in March/April 2020.  Vision in left eye is down to 40%.  She was diagnosed with Poor Vulvar Conformation and had caslicks procedure performed.

SInce being here for more than a year, her vision seems unchanged since her arrival.  She can be alittle spooky on left side if she did not expect something.

Reba is a diva mare at top of totem pole. She likes her space when in paddock but does well in pasture with other horses.  She is usually ready and happy to come into her paddock or stall after 2-3 hours on pasture.  Another important thing to know about her is she has phobia of needles and veterinarian.  

She does not act like she is blind when she is on pasture.  She may be spooky while being ridden.  She requires advanced experience rider.          

Spirit: Quarter Dun Colt   (DOB 5-4-22)

HOC Rose Arrival: September 2022

Spirit was born blind. Both eyes did not fully develop. Since arrival at HOC Rose, Spirit has had double enucleation surgery done.  Spirit just had his castration surgery 5/23/23. 

We will be working with him until we feel he is ready for his forever home.

Silver  Approx 16 years old gelding, Saddlebred mix (Tennessee walker possibly) Fully blind. Owner surrender.  We will be letting him settle in.

HOC Rose Arrival: July 2024

Esel - 20 years old donkey

Esel was transferred from Save The Brays Donkey Rescue to be a sighted companion for our blind horses. He will be living his life here at HOC Rose.

HOC Rose Arrival: July 2024