Just as for humans, sufficient sleep supports learning and coping for horses. A recent study at the University of Helsinki indicates that short periods of REM sleep impair horses' perseverance and ...

Cats are famous for their ability to nap anywhere and everywhere, but horses have a cool naptime trick too. They can get some shut-eye while standing up! (Why couldn’t humans have inherited this ...

DEAR DR. WELDY’S: “I like to watch my horses through my kitchen window while doing dishes. I often see them standing motionless or sometimes lying down on their side, which made me wonder, do horses ...

When we picture a rescued horse thriving, we might envision it galloping freely through open pastures. But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, ...