Sleeping Habits for Horses

Current Rating:

Views: 2,186
Favorite: 3
Categories: , How-Tos

URL:

http://www.equestrianlife.com/videos/watch/508/Sleeping_Habits_for_Horses/

Embed:

About This Video

Horses' sleeping habits differ depending on their schedule and habitat, but horses can either lock their knees to sleep standing up, or they can sleep lying down on the ground. Discover the sleeping habits of horses with important information from a farm manager in this free video on caring for horses.

Member Comments

Add A Comment Now

Make this Community Strong:

Be the first to add a comment!

You Must Log In In Order To Participate in the Discussion.

Share This Video

Related Videos

How to Catch a Horse in the Pasture
Catching a horse in the pasture requires patience when approaching the horse, patting it on...

How to Walk Around a Horse
When walking around a horse, be sure to always touch them and speak to them so that the animal...

How to Release a Horse to Pasture
Releasing a horse to pasture requires practicing a few safety precautions, which include turning...

How to Introduce a Horse to Another Horse
Introducing a horse to another horse is a gradual process that begins with placing the…

Overview of a Horses Diet
A horse's diet will depend on its age, overall health and lifestyle, but most horse diets should...

How to Maintain a Pasture
Maintaining a pasture involves cutting the grass regularly, breaking up the manure and...

How to Avoid Injury to Your Horse
Avoiding injuries to horses requires keeping all doorways free and open, eliminating any...

How to Prevent a Horse from Biting
Preventing a horse from biting you is done by approaching them at the shoulder, paying attention...

How to Talk to Your Horse
When talking to your horse, come up with a consistent vocabulary of commands, and use a calm...

How to Clean Minor Horse Wounds
Cleaning minor horse wounds is best done using a mild soap, like Ivory, or by using rubbing…

See All 1012 Related Videos

About The Producer

Expert: Melissa Johnson

Specialty: Horse Health

Melissa Johnson has been the farm manager and head of the breeding program at Palmetto Arabians in Timmonsville, S.C. since 2004. Bradshaw acts as the

More Videos By Melissa

How to Walk Around a Horse
When walking around a horse, be sure to always touch them and speak to them so that the animal...

How to Treat Lacerations on Horses
Treating lacerations on horses requires first flushing out the area using mild soap or alcohol...

How to Talk to Your Horse
When talking to your horse, come up with a consistent vocabulary of commands, and use a calm...

Overview of a Horses Diet
A horse's diet will depend on its age, overall health and lifestyle, but most horse diets should...

How to Treat Puncture Wounds or Abrasions on Horses
When treating puncture wounds or abrasions on a horse, it is important to clean out the…

How to Prevent a Horse from Biting
Preventing a horse from biting you is done by approaching them at the shoulder, paying attention...

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Colic in a Horse?
The signs and symptoms of colic in a horse include any signs of discomfort, kicking, pulling...

What to Feed a Horse With Cushing's Disease for Weight Gain
A horse with Cushing's disease should be fed a hay-based diet that is high in fiber and low...

Common Horse Eye Problems
Eye problems that are common in horses include torn eyelids, glaucoma, cataracts...

Cures for Horse Colic
Cures for horse colic include surgery to fix a torsion or gastric rupture, or a tubing method to...

See All 25 Videos