SHEDDING LIGHT ON EQUINE NIGHT VISION

Do you ever worry about being out on the trail after dark? It’s a legitimate concern; after all, if humans can’t see well in low light, how well can a horse? Researchers already know that horses have the physical equipment for scotopic (night) vision, with more rods than cones and a reflective structure in the retina. Experience tells us that they continue to graze, interact, and move about at night. Continue reading…