Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Explain in basic terms the connection between the Eye and Brain for both Human and Horse.
• Describe Visual Acuity and how it differs from Human to Horse.
• Define the horses range of vision.
• Explain why horses are so sensitive to movement in relation to Peripheral Motion.
• Identify where the horses Blind Spots are and discuss how you might consider these when working with them.
• Describe how Focus differs for Human and Horse.
• Define how Human and Horse colour vision differs.
• Explain what the terms Dichromatic and Trichromic vision mean in relation to Horse and Human.
• Discuss how Horse and Human night vision compares and how you might consider Horses night vision ability in your management of them.
• Summarise the connection that exists between the Horses eyes and how you might consider this when training them in a new Exercise.