Research into how horses see means nationwide fence change
RESEARCH on how horses see colour is leading to change in fence design at all British racecourses and pointing tracks.
The project follows a 2017/18 study by Exeter University, commissioned by the British Horseracing Authority and supported by The Racing Foundation. Phase one involved analysis of 131 obstacles at 11 courses to establish which colours would be most visible to a horse.
Behavioural responses were then tested with 14 horses from trainer Richard Phillips’ Gloucestershire
