Eyes are very expressive, showing attentiveness and intelligence. Clear, almond-shaped, and of moderate size, set a little obliquely, neither prominent nor sunken, with pupils dark, well-defined and perfectly positioned. Color is brown, blue, amber, or any variation or combination including flecks and marbling.

In theory, the dark colored iris protects the eye from the rays of bright sunlight. Eye rim color is also important because it absorbs sunlight an ddon't reflect rays into the eyes. Flesh-colored rims water more. The size and shape is important for protection from hooves.