We know that restorative sleep is important to equine health, but mostly leave it up to the horse, writes Kim Mariette. Environments such as bustling modern barns, modern equine facilities and even nearby construction can be disruptive and make it difficult for horses to get REM sleep.
Source: EQUUS, May 28, 2019. Link. To achieve REM sleep a horse must lie down in either sternal recumbency or flat out on his side. <Horses> don’t get enough sleep standing in the paddock or dozing in a trailer.
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