I saw a horse truck today which had tiny windows at the top, presumably for ventilation purposes and I wondered why they don't let the horses have windows to look out of.
I suppose not wanting to startle the horses is the obvious answer but it's not as if they are not used to traveling fast! I think it would be quite nice to see their little faces looking out of the window.
What do you think?
2006-09-25 07:49:20 · 10 answers · asked by soggykipper 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Many horse trailers do have windows -- even most of them do, I'd say. Some problems with windows include, yes, horses can startle at things whizzing by, but also (1) they can get hooves caught in windows (they're very good at getting themselves in messes) and (2) a horse who suddenly decides to try to leave a trailer might try to get out a window (despite that it's clearly not large enough.)
~DancesWithHorses~
2006-09-26 11:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by DancesWithHorses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen plenty of horse transporters with windows right at eye level. So maybe you're only seeing one particular type.
2006-09-25 14:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is because it will scare them too much. They are less frightened if they cannot see, which is why in races they wear blinders. Horses can be easily startled, and can harm themselves or others. Wonderful creatures though.
2006-09-25 14:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by poisonivy4913 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you imagine a horse shouting at you "oy Your going the wrong way" A horse would make a hellova back-seat driver lol.
2006-09-26 10:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by admiralsmurf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother has 3 horses, each one weighs around half a ton...(plus) and even in a 7.5 tonne truck, they would kick the side out in seconds. and its not a good idea to have all that weight moving around...so the horses go in and they close teh doors.
its stops them getting spooked..and injuring themselves..have you any idea how much the horsey vet charges?
2006-09-25 14:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Horses starle easily! Plain and simple!
2006-09-25 15:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥Soon to Be Mrs.F♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lack of windows is to stop them getting skitish and bouncing all over and hrting them selves or the other horse's
2006-09-25 14:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by GEORGE W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some of them do! for the ickle horsies to look out of!! awwwwwwww!!!
(sorry got carried away!)
2006-09-25 14:59:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think when Semi's pass them they would get upset.
2006-09-25 14:52:34 · answer #9 · answered by Paul S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup it's the fear factor!
2006-09-26 11:04:41 · answer #10 · answered by Druid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋