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Equine Eyes Presentation and Demonstration

Name: Equine Eyes Presentation and Demonstration
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Saratoga Springs

The Equine Eyes Presentation and Demonstration is an interactive educational session at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame that explores how horses perceive their environment. Led by Museum Educator Eric Ross, the event utilizes specialized technology to simulate horse vision, fostering a deeper understanding of the sensory connection between humans and horses.

Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Saratoga Springs
Status: Upcoming

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Equine Eyes Presentation and Demonstration

Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Saratoga Springs

Educational Equine Horse Racing

Event summary

Highlights

Immersive headset demonstration simulating equine vision
Led by Museum Educator Eric Ross
Research-based technology developed at Ulster University
Included with standard museum admission

This hands-on program features a research-driven experience designed to simulate equine vision using a specially developed headset with mounted cameras. Developed over nine years by Dr. Alan Hook of Ulster University, the technology allows visitors to experience the world through a horse's eyes, highlighting significant differences in field of view and color spectrum compared to human sight.

The demonstration aims to foster empathy, safety awareness, and improved animal care by showing how horses navigate their surroundings. The event is held at the museum's location in Saratoga Springs and is open to the public. Participation is included for free with the purchase of standard museum admission. This program is made possible through support from the Thoroughbred Education Research Foundation (TERF).

Practical details

Location described by the source: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame; www.troyrecord.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Saratoga Springs

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