Horse Receives Prosthetic Eye

A horse has been given a new lease on life. As the result of a successful eye surgery, the horse once again has the chance for a career as a show horse.

The horse, KBuck, lost his eye several days after birth, most likely due to being kicked by his mother. KBuck's owner, Kelsey Chumbley, had accepted the fact that her new horse would most likely be no more than a pet. However, the successful surgery has once again given KBuck a chance as a show horse.

A mold of KBuck's hollow eye socket was used to create the prosthetic eye. It was made out of hard acrylic plastic and hand-painted to mimic the appearance of his natural eye. All details were accounted for, including the rich, blue tones of his iris and the red veins in the whites of his eye.

The prosthetic eye cost approximately $3,000. However, if KBuck can embark on a successful career as a show horse, his earnings will more than cover the expenses of the surgery. Chumbley is confident that judges will have a difficult time detecting the presence of the fake eye.