Did you know that horses have finely tuned senses, including hearing and vision, three to four times stronger than humans? This is crucial for their survival in the wild. To work with these senses and build trust, riders use a technique called bomb proofing. The process involves gradually exposing horses to various sounds and stimuli.

In the context of Halloween celebrations, this training allows horses like Eagle or Falcon to participate in events like the Boo Barn at Thunderbird Farms in Goshen, New York. Here, the horses are desensitized to jarring sounds like chainsaws, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Source: https://www.popsci.com/environment/headless-horseman-sleepy-hollow/