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Does a horse have to lay down to get proper sleep?
no
Will it hurt a horse to lay down for a long time?
It is not good for a horse to lay down because people think that the circulation of the blood stops flowing through their legs, and they may lay down if they hurt something. From Horsense4u.com: Horses often lay down with no complications. They will lie on their side, then on the other side and often on their chest. Many will lay down to sleep. A relaxed horse will lay down and enjoy the warmth of the earth and from the sunshine
Is is dangerous for a horse to lay on its side for a long time?
this depends on what your definition is of a 'long time'. Horses must sleep laying down to get full REM sleep, but this only lasts for a few minutes. Some horses also like to lay on their sides in the sun to rest. However if a horse has been down for an hour or more, or is extremely still while laying down it would be best to check the horse and call a equine veterinarian.
Why don't flamingos lay down to sleep?
because their knees don't bent that well so if they lay down they cant get back up
What does it mean when a horse rolls as your riding it?
Well it means you've lost control of the horse and let it lay down on the job and it has decided to roll. Many horses have learned that if they can lay down quickly enough they can roll over and get their rider off their back. Whenever you let your horse stop, if you feel it pawing at the ground make it move forward immediately, to discourage the horse from trying to lay down. Retraining a horse to not do this can take a lot of time.
How many hours can a horse stay in a moving trailer before a rest break?
How long a horse can stay in a trailer is relevant to the condition of the horse, if there is enough room for the horse to lay down etc. Are their stops for water and feed breaks? Also the condition of the trailer, does it have good suspension? Is their room for the horse to lay down? Is it bedded with shavings and rubber mats? Are the horses legs wrapped well? Many long haul horses will stay in the trailer for the entire trip, 48-72 hours with no ill effects in good quality trailers.
Why would a horse what to lay down when your riding when you come to a rest?
because he's tired,, lay off the work a little
How do you make a horse have longer gaits?
try creating an agility course. lay down poles or logs horizontally on the ground and have your horse trot over them. space them in a way that makes the horse have to stretch a little to reach over them. some horses also have shorter legs which you cant do too much about.
How long you need to lay down in the bed after intercource to get pregnant?
You don't have to lay down after intercourse to get pregnant.
How a horse shedds?
The lay down to take a nap and the hair just falls off.
When your horse refuses food and water looks around their side paws the ground and tries to lay down what is wrong?
Your horse is sick
How do you lay down a horse?
If the horse is sedated, the vet will help you lay him down, as this can be dangerous. A sedated horse will not stay on his feet, although a tranquilized horse might. A firm grip on the lead rope is necessary to pull the horse's neck straight out, then ease the horse onto his haunches and then his side. If you're laying a horse down to train him, you will also need a surcingle and another lead rope. Run a lead rope thru a surcingle loop so the horse's neck is turned away from you, while using the second lead rope to pick up the front foot nearest you. This can be very dangerous, and should only done by a trained professional. If you want to train your horse to lay down on command, this takes time and patience, but most horses can learn it eventually. Try the website below. Well if you want the horse to sleep sedated it it will fall asleep and lay down or it will fall asleep stood up! if you want to teach your horse to lay down so you can get on/off then check out this website http://iceryder.net/laydown.html it has everything you need to know about natural horsemanship!
