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[Sanna]

I thought horses sleep standing up.

Horses do lay down to sleep at times, but a lot of laying down is bad for them. The weight of their own bodies will cause internal problems if they lay down too much, such as a horse that simply can't get up on their own. Sometimes a horse wanting to lay down can be a sign of sickness. But nothing like a good nap in the warm sun!!

 

[theoldchick]

You will see horses lay down when the air is brisk and the sun is shining brightly. A healthy horse will lay down with belly facing the sun as the warmth aids in digestion.

 

[poult]

Horses do lay down to sleep at times, but a lot of laying down is bad for them. The weight of their own bodies will cause internal problems if they lay down too much, such as a horse that simply can't get up on their own. Sometimes a horse wanting to lay down can be a sign of sickness. But nothing like a good nap in the warm sun!!

Our horse was rolling in his pen a couple months ago over & over & over for several hours we were worried he had some really bad sickness.........gosh darn it I can't remember the name anyways he ended up perfectly fine & is doing great.

 

[poult]

You will see horses lay down when the air is brisk and the sun is shining brightly.  A healthy horse will lay down with belly facing the sun as the warmth aids in digestion.

Makes sense!

 

[LowerBamaMama]

Our horse was rolling in his pen a couple months ago over & over & over for several hours we were worried he had some really bad sickness.........gosh darn it I can't remember the name anyways he ended up perfectly fine & is doing great.

Colic?

 

[poult]

Colic?

Yes that's it! There is several different kinds one of them is just gas built up in the stomach & usually can be relieved on its own & I believe that's what happened!

 

[LowerBamaMama]

Yes that's it! There is several different kinds one of them is just gas built up in the stomach & usually can be relieved on its own & I believe that's what happened!

Mhm =] it can be pretty severe though...

 

[poult]

Mhm =] it can be pretty severe though...

Yes certain kinds of colic have a very high fatality rate but some kinds are minor

 

[theoldchick]

 

[theoldchick]