Every now and then, a horse comes along who looks like pure magic, and this one has people completely enchanted. With his copper-and-white mane, perfectly sculpted face, and icy blue eyes that seem to see straight into your soul, this breathtaking beauty looks like he trotted right out of a storybook.

Just meet Pretzel, the stunning horse with eyes as beautiful as his smile. Honestly, he’s giving total mythical creature energy, and we’d absolutely believe he has wings or a unicorn horn tucked away somewhere.

@greyberryfarm shared the clip of the stunning horse, and the caption reads, “Those eyes! That smile! Meet Pretzel at Five Filly Farm. He’s a beaut!” He is indeed, and people in the comments agree. One comment read, “I’ve never seen a copper horse with blue eyes!”

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Another person added, “Wow! Red hair, blue eyes, just like my son! Majestic!” Someone else said, “Oh my goodness! The most beautiful horse! Gorgeous eyes and coloring!”

He doesn’t just look like a fairy tale horse; he smiles like one, too, with that slow, silly grin that could make anyone believe in magic again. There’s something about those icy blue eyes and that cheeky grin that feels almost cinematic, like he knows he’s the main character in everyone’s dream pasture. Or that he’s about to start spilling some secrets!

One more comment read, “Gorgeous eyes, just a beautiful horse for sure.” If you’re curious if blue eyes in horses are rare, keep reading to learn more.

Why Some Horses Have Blue Eyes

Blue eyes in horses are rare, but they’re usually linked to coat color genetics—especially in paints, pintos, and cremellos. Unlike humans, a horse’s blue eyes aren’t tied to mood or health; it’s simply a beautiful genetic variation. The pale coloring occurs when there’s less pigment in the iris, which allows light to reflect and create that stunning, ice-blue glow. While some people think blue-eyed horses might be more sensitive to sunlight, experts say that with proper care, they see and thrive just like their brown-eyed friends.

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This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Nov 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.