Since the question is in reference to an undesirable behaviour where the horse is suddenly refusing to go forward (not sleeping), there may be several reasons why he is acting up like this: The horse may be experiencing pain under saddle (which is the number one cause of napping), or it may be scared or over-faced. Have an equine vet check the horse for back or dental pains. If these are ruled out try retraining the horse to be more confident going forward. This may mean retraining from the ground up, if necessary.
You don't. If it needs a nap, let it have a nap. Reason I'm saying this is that how would you like if someone stopped you from taking a nap when you wanted one? You'd get pretty cranky, and more tired than what you already are!
general answer, if it's sleeping then there is a good chance it's tired....
they should stop napping at any age. by NH
I was caught napping.
Wagons were invented.
November 20, 1861 -- last date of the pony express
You should never be on a pony with any condition least of all one who fears a whip. How would you like a whip by the pony? Don't you have common sense?
Caught Napping - 1913 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
That is the correct spelling for napping. ie sleeping.
The sound of a groaning ghost disturbs the narrator while he is napping.
Are you feeding them? probably he is bored!
it depends what dancing your pony is doing. your pony may be in pain or doing it for pleasure. i'd call out the vet. if your pony is doing it for pleasure, there is nothing wrong with that. but if she doing it and she looks in pain, call the vet, it could be serious,
Audrey and Don Wood's "The Napping House" was published March 30th, 1984.
The cast of Caught Napping - 1910 includes: Fred Rains