When we feel tired and our body demands sleep, we automatically start longing for a comfortable bed to lie down and a nice soft pillow for resting our head. It is never a good idea for any of us to snooze while standing up, but it is something that horses usually do. If you love horses and you have always wanted to find out why they sleep standing up, this article is going to get you a step closer to your quest.
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Why do horses sleep standing up
Have you ever thought of sleeping on your legs? Do you think that we human beings can stand on legs and manage to sleep without falling down? The answer is an obvious ‘No’ but surprisingly horses manage to do so. It not only manages to relax while standing, it sleeps easily while in a standing position without falling down.