Milo the Blind Horse Shines in Dressage Championship After Mastering Equine Braille
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A visually impaired horse is preparing to compete for the dressage championship title after learning an equine version of “braille.”
Milo, an Appaloosa, was pulled from competitions after losing his sight due to an eye infection in 2023.
Nevertheless, this 15-year-old gelding made a remarkable comeback last year, winning for the eighth time at the Royal Windsor Show.
This year, he has continued to excel in other events, learning to maneuver through a combination of touch, sound, and cues from his rider.
Owner Megan Share, 28, explains that Milo relies on the feeling of the ground beneath his hooves to grasp his surroundings.
She is currently getting him ready for both the Horse of the Year Show and the London International Horse Show later this year.
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Megan, who owns a riding school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, stated: “He interprets my cues but also relies on the pressure of his hooves on the ground to enhance his spatial awareness.
“He uses his hearing and the tactile feedback from his feet to understand the terrain. It’s akin to a braille technique.
“He’s become more attuned, responding quicker because his hearing has improved following the loss of his sight.”
Megan describes Milo as “truly remarkable” and asserts that his blindness hasn’t hindered his abilities as a top-tier dressage competitor.
She remarked: “I’m incredibly proud of him.
“There can’t be any other blind horses competing at this level globally.”
