Where are the horses blind spots?
Your horse has a blind spot that extends about 4 feet in front of his face, which may vary depending on the shape of his head. If your horse has a wider head, he will have a longer blind spot. If he has a narrow head, he will have a shorter blind spot. You should never approach your horse directly from the front. If you approach him from the front, he cannot see you until you are about six inches from his face (this explains why horse will raise and/or tilt or turn their head if you approach directly from the front). Even when you are that close, he only sees your shoulders and not the middle of your body – and even that much is distorted. Horses cannot see the ground near their front feet, and they cannot see their own knees and chest. Horses also have a blind spot directly behind them. This is the most dangerous blind spot, should the horse become frightened and kick at you. Always be careful and alert when walking behind your horse. A horse may kick at any sudden, unexpected noise.
