Why Do Racehorses Wear Blinkers? The Real Reason Trainers Use Them
Two of my current horses wear blinkers — one to stop drifting when a horse comes alongside in the stretch, the other to break more sharply from the gate. Same equipment, completely different problems. That’s what trainers actually use blinkers for. Why do racehorses wear blinkers? Blinkers are cups made from leather or synthetic material …