tattooing around a horse’s eye adds black pigment inside the skin, like window tint. it doesn’t stop all uv, but it absorbs a lot of it before it can damage the sensitive pink tissue underneath. pink skin is way more vulnerable to burns, dna damage, and cancer (like squamous cell carcinoma). black pigment acts like a permanent uv shield. this helps prevent actual sunburn and lowers cancer risk. it’s backed by photobiology research and veterinary studies — not just a trend. **PERFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL EQUINE TATTOO ARTIST UNDER VET SUPERVISION IN A STERILE FACILITY** Goose was given sedation and local numbing to make the experience as pain free as possible. Healing will take a few weeks out of direct sun. reminder that this is purely as preventative treatment and NOT FOR FUN OR AESTHETICS. #horses #vet #vetcare #tattoo #equinetattoo #horsehealth #montana #ranchlife #westernlifestyle