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Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

Do horses really sleep while standing up? The answer is: sort of.

Horses do rest while standing on all fours, but it’s not necessarily a “deep sleep.” Horses are able to rest comfortably during the day standing up. But they still require “deep sleep, or REM sleep.”

Learn more about how many hours horses actually sleep in this video from Cazdarnes Equestrian.

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