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Why do the driving bridles have blinkers (patches over the donkey’s eyes)?

April 26, 2017blinkers bridles Donkey driving eyes patches

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Why do the driving bridles have blinkers (patches over the donkey’s eyes)?

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There are several reasons, firstly, it prevents the donkey being scared by passing vehicles, the motion of the carriage wheels etc., secondly, when driving tandem (one in front of the other) or a team of four, it protects the donkeys eyes from the reins.