Why should we equip horse racing with eye masks? A small eye mask may even determine the outcome of a competition!

Due to the fact that the eyes of a horse are located on both sides of its head, its field of vision is wider than that of a human, with almost no blind spots except for the immediate rear. Eye masks give horses a completely different perspective, reducing their range of vision. During the race, horses may pay attention to everything, from the bushes next to the track to the stands, and then to the poles erected next to the track. Some horses may be distracted, some may be afraid, and some may even be afraid to run with other horses. The outcome is purely determined by instinct. The bushes next to the track may not be much to you, but for a racehorse, it may be as terrifying as meeting a leopard. This is the meaning of the existence of eye masks.