About Barbie
Barbie’s former owner rode her in endurance competitions, but then Barbie started having some eye issues.
The vet diagnosed her with eye cancer, and they decided to remove her eye. She adjusted to her new disability very well, but had to stop doing endurance rides. Her owner had to move and decided not to take Barbie with her.
Sadly, she dropped her off at a riding facility and never returned. The owner of the facility contacted a DCER Board member, Kaitlin, who took Barbie in to keep her horse company. After a few years of being a “buddy” to Kaitlin’s horse, we learned about Barbie, and our Executive Director fell in love with her.
Sponsored by
Laurie Higgins-Kerley, Canyon, TX
Jim & Barbara Whitton, Amarillo, TX
Temperament & Training
Barbie was welcomed at Dove Creek and is now a member of the Led By Horses Program, which helps humans build trust, heal, and find direction. Her disability teaches us that no matter what we go through, with love and care, we can find that safe place to heal and thrive. Her height and beauty draw people in, and Barbie’s kind demeanor brings peace and acceptance to others.
