Eye witness

I feel impelled to respond to “Looking Good” (Case Report, EQUUS 446) by saying “Congrats!” to Spark for a remarkable recovery from his eye injury.

If Spark could talk we could have an extraordinary conversation. I, like him, experienced a very similar eye injury with nearly the same medical treatment. I can relate to every step of Spark’s road to recovery. However, my journey to healing involved four surgeries. It began with surgery to suture the laceration in the cornea, followed by a corneal transplant, an iris repair and finally the implant of a new lens.

Like Spark’s, my eye has healed well. I hope that this horse’s story will inspire and give encouragement to anyone faced with a traumatic eye injury. There is hope, whether it be for us or for our animal companions. Susan Lass Hardwick, Minnesota shoulders. One side was built up more than the other.

Then I asked my friend to get a piece of paper, pencil and ruler, and I told him I would bet $100 that the horse’s feet were not balanced and that’s why the saddle would not stay in place. We measured each hoof in five different places around the toes and quarters. He was shocked. Not only were the toes not the same, but the inside and outside quarters were really off. Patricia Essary Wheatfield, Indiana