Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 On a trivia site that I frequent, it says that horses sleep the least of all mammals, four hours a day. I know they are not always right so I thought I’d ask someone who might know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I never stayed awake long enough to notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Yes they do sleep, maybe 4 hours per 24. My horses seem to take turns snoozing while others keep a look out. Yes they sleep laying down and standing. While at a barrel race years ago a young ladies mare fell asleep while she was on its back awaiting her turn. The horse collapsed with her on it and she immediately assumed her horse had died. As she began to cry the horse stood up, shook like Elvis and was ready to go again. We all had a good laugh and so did she..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I think my horses are working to up the average! Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Okay, a followup question... Do they sleep standing up, or do they lay down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Usually they sleep standing up. Unless they are very tired they then will lie down to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Follow up question, are mules like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pat Riot Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Check this out: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS839US839&ei=m9lXX5SMBaHq9AO7tYHQBw&q=how+long+do+horses+sleep&oq=how+long+do+horses+&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQARgBMgkIABBDEEYQ-wEyBAgAEEMyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADoFCAAQsQM6CAgAELEDEIMBOgcIABCxAxBDOgUIABCRAlDrX1ilkQFg6qgBaABwAHgAgAGTAYgB8w2SAQQxNS40mAEAoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdpesABAQ&sclient=psy-ab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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