BY ANNA O’BRIEN, DVM
SARI O’NEAL/SHUTTERSTOCK
You’ve probably caught your horse dozing in this quintessential pose: one hind leg relaxed and bent while the other three legs are locked in place, head hung low and lower lip drooping. But does a horse actually feel refreshed after such a standing siesta? How often do they need to lie down for a real snooze? Read on to discover some secrets of equine sleep.
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