Can horses see well?

Horses can't see nearly as well as we can. But they can see more around them. Horses' eyes are on the side of their head, so they can see all around them without turning their heads. Their are two blind spots though, directly behind their tail, and right in front of their nose. So whenever you go up to a horse to pet it, go on the side of the horse where it can see you. If you go behind it and pet it, the horse will kick or startle. This is because horses get scared when they feel someone touching them and they can't see it. They're worried that the thing that is touching them is danger. So always go where the horse can see you when you are going to pet it.