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An Eye On Equines: Visual Perception

What can horses and donkeys and mules see? How does their vision differ from ours, and what does this means for the care we
Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary in Arizona rescues mares and foals from the PMU (pregnant mare urine) industry. PMU is used to make Premarin, a hormone replacement therapy drug sometimes prescribed to women to relieve menopausal symptoms. Mares are forced to endure repeated pregnancies while confined in stalls. Male foals are often slaughtered.
  • donkey vision, equine sight, equine vision, horse vision, mule vision

An Eye On Equines: Visual Perception

What can horses and donkeys and mules see? How does their vision differ from ours, and what does this means for the care we provide?

Fun Facts About Donkeys

Donkeys evolved to survive desert environments and get up to 95% of their nutrients from a diet consisting of plants generally considered inedible. Their digestive tract evolved to ensure they could get more nutrients out of generally indigestible plant matter. This means they can do more with less in comparison to horses!
Donkeys have a strong sense of self-preservation. This is often mistaken for stubbornness. However, it is usually the careful analysis of a situation and whether it might pose a threat or be unpleasant for them. Demonstrating to a donkey that what is being asked will result in a positive (or at least neutral) outcome can make a big difference!
A donkey’s sense of hearing is so well developed that they can hear the call of another donkey from miles away!

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