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How Horses Sleep

A Detailed Look

at When, How & How Long

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"While we often don’t emphasize it as much as we should, sleep is by far one of the most important necessities in our horse’s lives."

a Horse's Sleep

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"Horses need somewhere between 2-4 hours of sleep within a 24-hour period, but they have evolved in a way that allows them to sleep intermittently  if needed."

a Horse's Sleep

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"Often, horse sleep is comprised of multiple short increments of sleep here and there. They don’t always have to complete a full sleep cycle each night..."

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Sleep Patterns of Horses

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"Horses will periodically sleep lightly while standing throughout the day. Sometimes at night, when they are in a safe and quiet atmosphere..."

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When Do Horses Sleep?

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"Horses, like us, do experience dreams. During the paradoxical stage, the REM stage of sleep for horses, their brains are active"

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Do Horses Dream?