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horses are a flight animal and are always ready to run from danger it is a survival instinct. It is easier to run if they are standing they can sleep standing up as well.In the wild a horse has many preditors and if they are fast asleep lying down they would not survive very long before getting eaten
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Is the gestation period the same for colts and fillies?
It is. How long a mare carries a foal has more to do with her that the sex of the foal.
Does a horse sleep standing up?
Yes, horses can sleep standing up due to a "stay apparatus" in their legs that allows them to lock their joints to remain upright. They do lie down for deeper sleep, but can nap while standing to quickly rest.
How long are miniature horses pregnant for?
The same length of time as other full sized horse and pony breeds, around 11 months.
How long does a horse carry a baby?
Horses have a gestation period (how long it carries its baby in its uterus) of, on average, 11 months, or about 340 days.
How long have horses waked the earth?
The earliest ancestor of the horse, eohippus, first appeared 55 million years ago.Modern horses, of the genus Equus, have existed since the Tertiary period, approximately 5 million years ago. The genus Equus includes modern horses, zebras, and asses.
How long is the gestation period for an horse?
Horses have a gestation period of 340 days.
Do horses have long tails?
If it is not trimmed, a horses tail will reach down about 5 feet.
How long is the mother horse pregnant for?
Horses have a gestation period of 340 days.
Can a horse get mad if sepperated from its herd?
Horses tend to get nervous when they are separated from their herd. Horses do not like to be alone, and become especially attached to other horses they have lived with for a long period of time.
How long do newborn horses have to be with their mother?
The minimum period is three months used by most horse owners.
Is the gestation period the same for colts and fillies?
It is. How long a mare carries a foal has more to do with her that the sex of the foal.
How long does gestation last for howrse?
The Gestional Period lasts 12 months, like in the real world for horses.
What kind of horses did Louis and Clark ride?
Saddle horses from this time period were most likely a mix of hot and cold blooded horses. They mixed sturdy draft type horses with more refined hot blooded horses and got a servicable animal that could carry heavy loads for long distances.
Does corn give horses lots of energy?
Yes, because the corn gives alot of energy over a long period of time
Why long do horses?
I don't undertsand what you mean. Is it how long are horses? That varies.
Cool-down period should last about how long?
Five to 10 minutes
How can you stop a 14year old from having a period?
you cant, it part of nature and shouldn't be messed with... but if it on for to long then take her to see a doctor
