Common problems between horses and their handlers are often rooted in how differently they see the world. Here’s what you need to know about equine depth perception, night vision and other sight-related systems.
Source: Equus, March, 2016.
Understanding the variance between equine and human vision helps us to train horses more effectively states Janet L. Jones, PhD. She shares information about equine sight in the following categories:
- Night vision: surprisingly slow adaptation
- Depth perception: limited but vital
- Visual capture: compensating with other senses
- Categorical perception: making sense of the world
INSIGHTS: This information will be especially interesting for those who work with youth groups on horsemanship. Consider it for blogs, websites, newsletters and handouts.