Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2011 | Page 109

EQUESTRIAN

equine veterinary diary
Kate Manners (BVM&S MRCVS) of Liphook Equine, IOW

Focus
on eyes
Horses’ eyes are located on the outside
of the head allowing them extensive
panoramic vision through 350° with
only a small blind spot immediately
behind their tail and directly in front
of their nose. In the wild hors