Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

We answer the question, do horses sleep standing up? The answer is, yes, but only in certain circumstances. Occasionally horses will lie down, however, they will only do this when they feel safe and secure and not at risk of falling prey to a predator.
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[@enricobuonanno]

Nice video! It's always good to raise awareness that horses need the right conditions to rest properly, if they are to be fit and happy!

[@philiq18]

That was extremely easy to understand and quite insightful.

[@DemiHamiltonLarry]

Awesome Horses R So Special😊😊

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Note: Horses must get deep REM sleep otherwise they will become sleep deprived.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Yes. But not REM deep sleep.