2006-06-19 02:51:41 · 11 answers · asked by ga_sunshine32 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
the riders don't wear them the horse do it keeps them focus on going strait ahead also so they don't get spooked by the other horse
2006-06-19 02:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by The Raotor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you probably know, the races are very very loud, and racehorses are trained to not pay attention. The blinders keep the horses from being able to see the commotion around them, which could cause them to get scared or spooked, which would lead to injuries like the horse slowing down and falling. The blinders also keep the horse looking straight ahead.
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2006-06-19 02:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Joueur De Saxphone♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Race horses need those blinders so that they can focus on what's ahead of them. If those blinders weren't there, they could get easily distracted or even easily spooked (not good for the rider!).
2006-06-19 02:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by ☆BB☆ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To help them focus on only one thing, the horses in front of them!
2006-06-19 02:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by ccchick_38 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so they stay focused on what is right in front of them. Blinders eliminates being distracted by what you normally could see in your perifial vision.
2006-06-19 06:02:36 · answer #5 · answered by silly4dolphins 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so they won't get freaked out by what's going on around them.. same reason ANY horse wears blinders
2006-06-19 02:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by ali.firefly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are called blinkers and they prevent the horse from see ing other horses next to them and get spooked
2006-06-19 12:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by tia c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is to keep them focused. Also, their not called blinders but rather blinkers.
2006-06-19 04:34:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so they don't see the other horses and spectators and they won't be easily spooked or scared.
2006-06-19 02:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by mags_brfc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they don't get distracted or spooked.
2006-06-19 02:55:35 · answer #10 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋