Quote Originally Posted by MCAP View Post
Actually, that's not correct. Horses can see almost everywhere EXCEPT for directly in front of them and directly behind them.
This is correct. Horses have excellent peripheral vision. They are prey animals, not hunters. Prey animals (horses, cows, goats, antelopes, parrots, zebras, etc.) have vision that allows them to see hunters coming at them from the sides and behind (although not from directly behind). Hunting animals (dogs, cats, eagles, etc) have strong central vision so that they can narrow in on their target.

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I agree that it depends on the horse. But since horses can be unpredictable, even when being ridden by competent riders, it's best to get off and walk, or even better, stand in front of your bike out of the horse's path and let it pass.