ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Equine vision

Hey kiddo, have you ever wondered how horses see the world? Well, let me explain it to you like you're five.

Horses have big and beautiful eyes, just like us! But their eyes work a bit differently. They have big pupils that help them see in low light, kind of like when you go into a dark room and your eyes have to adjust to see.

The way horses see colors is also different from us. They can see blue and green colors really well, but they have a harder time seeing reds and yellows. That's why when you see a pretty red apple, your horse may not be as excited about it as you are.

One thing that makes horses' vision unique is that they can see almost all the way around them! They have eyes on both sides of their head, which gives them a wider view of what's going on around them. They can see almost 360 degrees around them, which helps them keep an eye out for predators or danger.

But because their eyes are on the sides of their head, they have a blind spot right in front of them. That means they can't see what's right in front of their nose very well. So, if you are ever walking up to a horse, make sure to approach from the side where they can see you.

So to wrap it up, horses have amazing eyes that help them see in the dark, see colors a bit differently than us, and see almost all the way around them. They might have a blind spot in front of their nose, but overall, their vision helps them stay safe and aware of their surroundings!