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Which part of a horse is in its own blind spot, so reaching for it can annoy the horse?

Its nose.

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  1. Its shoulder
  2. Its nose ✔
  3. Its side

Why: Oregon's 4-H guide says a horse's nose is in its blind spot, so reaching straight for it annoys the horse. Pet the shoulder and neck instead.

Huh, didn't know that: When catching a horse in a pasture, Oregon's 4-H guide says to move slowly and keep the halter and rope out of sight.

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Answer: Its nose. Oregon's 4-H guide says a horse's nose is in its blind spot, so reaching straight for it annoys the horse. Pet the shoulder and neck instead.

  1. The 4-H Horse Project, Care and Management of the Horse (PNW 587-03) extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/2023-07/pnw587-03.pdf
    Their nose is in their blind spot, so this is annoying to the horse.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. The 4-H Horse Project, Care and Management of the Horse (PNW 587-03) extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/2023-07/pnw587-03.pdf
    move slowly, keeping the halter and rope out of sight.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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