Horses have almost all-round vision, able to scan their surroundings with just a slight movement of their head. 
Here are a few more fascinating (and important!) things to keep in mind about how your horse sees the world.
Here are a few more fascinating (and important!) things to keep in mind about how your horse sees the world.
Horses have a wide field of vision, but it changes when they’re working in an outline. In this position, their focus shifts downward, restricting their view.
Blind Spots: Horses can’t see directly behind them or straight in front of their forehead.
Objects less than 1.5 meters (5 feet) in front of them are a blur!
If you can’t see at least one of your horse’s eyes, they can’t see you either!Understanding your horse’s vision helps improve communication and ensures a safer, more rewarding partnership.
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Did you know this about your horse’s vision?
Horses have almost all-round vision, able to scan their surroundings with just a slight movement of their head. Here are a few more fascinating (and important!) things to keep in mind about how your horse sees the world.
Here are a few more fascinating (and important!) things to keep in mind about how your horse sees the world. Horses have a wide field of vision, but it changes when they’re working in an outline. In this position, their focus shifts downward, restricting their view. Blind Spots: Horses can’t see directly behind them or straight in front of their forehead. Objects less than 1.5 meters (5 feet) in front of them are a blur! If you can’t see at least one of your horse’s eyes, they can’t see you either!Understanding your horse’s vision helps improve communication and ensures a safer, more rewarding partnership.