Why Do Racehorses Wear Blinkers HD 1080p

[@denisesomewherearoundhere1798]

Why do race horses wear blinkers? So you can tell if they’re turning left or right!

[@JayCNehfracing]

LOL

[@comesahorseman]

With a harness horse, Moroccan Queens blinder set up would be called a "Can't See Back" bridle, for obvious reasons. They focus the horse a little more forward.

[@JayCNehfracing]

Telescope, Murphy blind, Peek-a-Boo... I still have my copy of Care & Training of the Trotter and Pacer from 1968

[@comesahorseman]

@@JayCNehfracing 😄😅 I have a copy as well!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Open both eyes then you can 😂

[@jenniferlehman2464]

Great way to explain it Jay C. Nehf. Stay Safe Everyone and I'll see you at the Races!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦

[@JayCNehfracing]

Thanks Jenn

[@mikaelafox6106]

I always thought blinkers just helped the horse to focus on what’s ahead of them. Nice to learn there’s so much more blinkers do! Also, great old school feeling here, love it. You know your horses!

[@JayCNehfracing]

Thanks for the compliment. I still feel like I'm just scratching the surface

[@mikaelafox6106]

@@JayCNehfracing You’re welcome! You know, horses are all so different that I’m not surprised you feel like you’re just scratching the surface. I’m sure each horse you encounter teaches you something new!

[@lsieu]

Happy Independence Day and God bless Sparky, Ari, Jay Nehf, and Cynci Cutter, Wayne Barnett, fellow owners, and all your extended family and support folks of the California Thoroughbred Racing Club.

[@MLOCharmer]

More videos of the queen please!

[@ecusaxone]

Thank you for the informative video

[@JayCNehfracing]

You are welcome and thanks for watching and commenting

[@lsieu]

Jay! I need an I'll Have Another x Chalky foal fix! 🤣

[@petersetiawan4597]

I envy your passion. All the Best.

[@kenlynch6332]

🏇🏇🏇🏇🏇

[@NBF1865]

Could you use a blinker for one eye on a jumper? My OTTB had a cornial abscess on the right eye in the back of eye. We managed to save eye 😏 but he's got a blind spot back there now. He can get a bit animated sometimes I think he might just see shadows now toward back on that side. I was thinking about using a cup on that side so he doesn't act like a fool.

[@JayCNehfracing]

I know absolutely nothing about jumpers.

[@bethkoch11]

Thanks for this video, Jay. I thought blinkers were simple, but there's a little more to them than what I already knew.

[@LukeParks123]

Do shadow rolls work? Baffert uses them on just about everything, but I still see horses of his that carry there head high.

[@JayCNehfracing]

Frankly, I agree with you, they don't work. Those little things Baffert uses are useless. He does a lot of things on every horse- hind bandages, shadow roll, ring bit, tongue tie... whatever.

[@junedawes7923]

Great information Jay! I always thought they should be called "winkers" on fillies and mares. Aristeia and Moroccan Queen are both beautiful girls. They are in good hands with you. The two of them are fond of you,it's obvious from the other videos you've made with them. Somehow , I pictured you trying to do this video, initially with either or both for a demo, and constantly having your hat taken or multiple attempts to pick your pockets. I'm thinking out loud now. 🙂 I love what you do and wish I could have more a part in something like that. When I was younger ,I had horses . I miss it so much. You are doing a great job. Thank you

[@JayCNehfracing]

LOL thanks June

[@thegrandstandgazette]

It is such a delight to watch veterans like yourself , explaining such intricate details that people should be aware of, prior to participating in horse racing. Charmed. Stay blessed.

[@Arkine13]

Thanks for the info. Question, what would you do with a horse that is super sensitive with their mouth? Like, the slightest pull back and they slow (almost seems like someone was training this horse as a casual riding horse, not a race horse).

[@JayCNehfracing]

#1 check its teeth and mouth. It may need its teeth floated.

[@Arkine13]

@@JayCNehfracing Yeah, we did. Didn't find anything that would be causing him pain. Unfortunately, this really hampers jockeys that aren't use to a horse like this.

[@mariedenoyer2173]

@@JayCNehfracing floating?

[@petersetiawan4597]

Why different length when exercising?

[@teresawort9124]

Very cool Jay thanks.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

So they cant see 😂

[@peter-johnrhoden1483]

JAY awesome, next could you elaborate on the figure 8. It's importance

[@JayCNehfracing]

Good idea

[@surajmeet6951]

@Jay C. Nehf 🤗I had told you about BLINKERS SINCE JANUARY2021👍😎but I had recommended strongly to use PACIFIERS which will keep them cool and race strong💪♾

[@JayCNehfracing]

She was a different horse then. We may change them yet again. My policy is always less is more.

[@surajmeet6951]

@@JayCNehfracing 💪my viking man JayCutter🤜come on use the PACIFIERS😎now

[@JWCFB]

Has Moroccan queen raced yet, how did she do?

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

She can only walk can't run anymore 😭

[@josephrufo4264]

maybe trainers need blinkers

[@JayCNehfracing]

Joe! Where have you been buddy?

[@josephrufo4264]

@@JayCNehfracing i wasnt watching too much racing this month, but u teed that one up for me and i couldnt help myself, lol

[@iamselflion]

I understand but to me training them through the fears,gives them the edge but how do u know if the learn&run free

[@JayCNehfracing]

It takes a subtle balance. Fillies can be much more difficult to work with.