Why do horses have eyes on the side of their head?

Why do horses have eyes on the side of their head? 'You often have to teach horses something on both sides of their body for them to process the information fully.' In the animal kingdom, horses are prey. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Have you ever noticed that horses have eyes on the sides of the head rather than the front, like we do as humans? The location of horses' eyes offer a biological advantage that helps keep them safe as prey animals.