Fascinating! At basic levels, equine vision is different from human vision in almost every way; acuity, range, eye contact and detection of peripheral motion, writes Janet L. Jones, PhD. Eight times larger than human eyes horses’ eyes are larger than those of any other land mammal. That size doesn’t mean their vision is exceptional.
Jones shares how horse eyes evolved, the geometry of their sight and how they see us and other things. It is no wonder that horses are often skittish.
Source: EQUUS, June 3, 2025. Link.
The horse’s visual range stretches from the end of his nose all the way around to an imaginary line extending straight back from his hip.”
INSIGHTS: Jones’ article is a great review and worth sharing with horse owners on social media, in newsletters and when addressing horse hobbyist groups. The perspective will be a pleasant addition to watching horse whisperer demos, DVMs on TV and the like.