Horse Racing Explained: What Are Blinkers?
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Every Thoroughbred racehorse is an individual athlete with his or her own unique abilities and personality quirks. While saddles, stirrups, bridles, and bits are standard gear worn by every horse when they compete in order for their jockeys to ride them and control their movements, some horses improve with added headgear such as blinkers.
Blinkers are cups usually made of plastic that are fitted to a hood placed on a horse’s head. They are positioned near each eye and are used to limit a horse’s vision when he/she runs.