A celebrity police horse who suffered from equine recurrent uveitis has had her eye removed ahead of retiring from service.Luna, a 17-year-old Norman cob who has been a member of the Thames Valley Police mounted section for 13 years, made headlines at Royal Ascot last summer after wearing custom sunglasses due to her condition.Luna became a bit of a celebrity last year when she rocked up at Royal Ascot wearing her custom shades, said a post on Thames Valley Police Mounted Sections Facebook page.Although she looked very elegant in them, these were made due to her having equine recurrent uveitis, which also meant her wearing a UV resistant fly mask too.Luna wearing her custom sunglasses.Successful operation Despite having an implant, eye drops and other protective measures, she was always sadly going to lose sight in one eye, continued the statement.We therefore, in consultation with our vet and the Horse Trust, decided it was the right time to call in a specialist and have the eye removed, which we are pleased to announce was a complete success and shes doing extremely well.By doing this, she can go into retirement and enjoy the sun on her face without any irritation from her bad eye or have to wear any sunglasses or mask. She can simply relax and enjoy herself.Luna will soon be joining former colleague and well-known police horse Atlas, who led the Queens funeral procession, in retirement at The Horse Trust in the Chiltern countryside.The Horse Trust, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, provides retirement and respite to around 130 working horses, ponies and donkeys. It is the oldest equine charity in the world.Image Thames Valley Police Mounted Section.More from Your HorsePreparing for disaster: How to plan for emergencies and evacuationsHorse rescued after falling through bridgeHandy guide to horse health insurance and vet fees coverThe post Celebrity police horse has eye removed ahead of retirement appeared first on Your Horse.