By: Logan Mertz

Barbara Clark lives, a 71-year-old who has been blind for 15 years, lives by herself. She cooks, cleans, and takes care of her beloved horses by herself. When she became blind, she “never panicked” and instead quickly learned how to make sense of everything by feel. Shown is a snippet into her daily life.

 

Barbara Clark, a Eugene resident who became blind after a farm accident in 2002, stands by the landscaping that she has worked on over the past several years. Clark said that she gardens frequently.

 

Barbara Clark, a Eugene woman who became blind in an accident 15 years ago, checking the gate of her horse corral. Being blind doesn’t stop her from using her horses, as she often teaches kids how to ride them.

Barbara Clark, who became blind over a decade ago, walks on with the barn behind her. Clark has owned the property that the barn and her house sit on for over 50 years.

Eugene resident Barbara Clark puts on a harness for one of her mini-(ponies). This is one of multiple horses that she owns and takes care of despite her inability to see.

71-year-old Barbara Clark interacting with one of her horse on a sunny fall afternoon. Despite her age, Clark said that she still feels like she is in her 30’s, waking up “every morning” feeling energized.