Assassination Trivia

[BettyO]

Roger Powell, a ranger and historian at Ford's said that a horse blind in one eye was not that uncommon during the 1800s. Any of us that have had to go out in a field and try to get a horse that lets you get within a few feet, then takes off know the frustration. An owner would sometimes put out an eye so they could approach a horse on that side without being seen. My daughter cares for a number of horses and one is blind in one eye, and it is a very frisky animal, difficult to manage. Approaching from the blind side works.

OMG - how CRUEL !!

My horses always neighed and came to me when I whistled or called. Occasional treats work even more wonders - but you can't give them too many (especially sugar) or they will develop a nipping habit if they don't get it! Kindness and bonding with animals work better than cruelty....it's a shame more Victorians didn't realize that!