Optical illusions can be a fun way to challenge your mental agility, and some even believe they serve as a gauge of intelligence. A recent brain teaser involving a horse claims to be decipherable only by those with “high intelligence.”

The image in question displays a brown and white horse. The challenge? Find an “additional horse” within the picture. However, there’s a twist: many viewers mistakenly search for a second physical horse in the image. But the real test lies in looking beyond the obvious—this optical illusion requires a more abstract approach to identify the hidden element.

At first glance, the brown and white horse appears to be just a regular horse, complete with a shiny coat. But look closely, and you’ll notice that it subtly conceals the word “horse” within its glossy fur. There’s no second horse in the image; instead, the illusion is about finding the word itself.

A New Way of Seeing

Many people find themselves stumped by this optical illusion because they focus too much on finding another horse. They overlook the possibility that the solution could be a hidden word instead of a hidden animal. This highlights how different optical illusions work: some test your math skills or logical thinking, while others, like this one, challenge your observational skills and encourage you to think outside the box.