Equine Zzz's: Unveiling the Importance of Beauty Sleep for Your Horse
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we prioritize a good night's sleep for ourselves, recognizing its importance for overall well-being. But have you ever wondered about the sleep patterns of our four-legged companions, specifically horses? Here at Apple Creek Farm, Beaky Peckham dedicates considerable time to delve into every aspect of a horse's life, ensuring that each one reaches its full potential. One aspect of equine well-being that deserves attention is their sleep patterns. A study conducted in the 1980s shed light on the sleep needs of horses, revealing that they require two to three hours of sleep per day. Of this, a minimum of thirty minutes to an hour is dedicated to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a phase achievable only when the horse is lying down. So, how do horses sleep? Similar to other mammal species, horses' sleep is divided into three types: A snooze-type sleep. A secondary sleep, characterized as true sleep. Rapid Eye Mov