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| why do horses sleep standing up: Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? Marty Becker, 2007 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? Marty Becker, D.V.M., Marty Becker, Audrey Pavia, Gina Spadafori, 2007-10-15 Answers more than one hundred questions about the physical characteristics, behavior, and culture of horses, including Why do horses get spooked so easily? and Why do they measure horses in hands and what does it mean? |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Why Do Cows Sleep Standing Up? Nancy Dickmann, 2021 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? , 2010 Whether you live to ride or just admire horses, you'll get the inside track on all things equine in this must-read compendium. From breeding and behaviour to medical tips and trivia, plus historical and contemporary facts. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? Karen Wagner, Equine Advocates, 2008 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Why Horses Do That Lisa Dines, 2014-07-12 Why do horses spook at things? Why do horses kick if approached from the rear? Why do horses sleep standing up? Why do horses breathe into each other's nostrils? These and 36 other curious equine behaviors are informatively and lightheartedly answered in the handsomely illustrated Why Horses Do That. An original pencil drawing illustrates each insightful explanation of odd but characteristic horse actions. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Knowing Horses Carol A. Butler, Les Sellnow, 2012-09-25 Did you know that a miniature horse weighs just a few pounds, while a giant draft horse can weigh well over a ton? Or that from a standstill a mule can jump, kangaroo-like, more than five feet high? With answers to hundreds of questions about behavior, physiology, training, and special breed characteristics, Knowing Horses has all your horse quandaries covered. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Horseback Riding for Fun! Beth Gruber, 2009-06-24 An introduction to horseback riding, discussing a horse's anatomy, how to care for a horse, riding equipment and techniques, and various equestrian events. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Horses, 3rd Edition J. Warren Evans, 2000-12-13 Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, Horses, Third Edition is an essential reference book for anyone who cares for a horse, from novice to experienced owner.--Jacket. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The New York Times Second Book of Science Questions and Answers C. Claiborne Ray, 2007-12-18 What would kill you if you fell into a black hole? Once people finally get to Mars, how will they get back? What makes the holes in Swiss cheese? Are there any carnivorous plants that are harmful to humans? Are there really caterpillars that scream to protect themselves? How do birds have sexual intercourse? Why don’t woodpeckers damage their brains? What is the function of ear wax? Why don’t you sneeze when you’re asleep? Do germs have germs? What is considered evidence for extra-terrestial intelligence? Every week, C. Claiborne Ray answers questions like these from the readers of the New York Times Science section who, as this delightful second volume demonstrates, never seem to run out of things to ask about. Here, Ray gives us 225 of the most interesting answers she has gleaned from scientists in every discipline, satisfying our desire to understand some of the strangest, most curious mysteries of the natural world. Victoria Roberts’s charmingly wacky drawings add to the fun. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents) Gina Misiroglu, 2009-10-01 Kids ask the darndest things . . . and here are the answers—all in one helpful book! Anyone who has ever been a kid, raised a kid, or spent any time with kids knows that asking questions is a critical part of being a kid. Kids have curious minds, and they come up with some very interesting questions. Why do dogs bark? Why is the sky blue? Why do people have to grow old? Questions like these are how kids find out about the world, and these questions deserve answers. But the truth is, adults don’t always know the answers. The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents) comes to the rescue! Written with a child's imagination in mind, this easy-to-understand book is a launching pad for curious young minds and a life raft for parents at wits end. It addresses nearly 800 queries with enough depth and detail to both satisfy the curiosity of persistent young inquisitors and provide parents with a secure sense of a job well done. It'll equip every parent for those difficult, absurd, or sometimes funny questions from their kids, such as … Why do people speak different languages? Why do I cry? How can fish breathe underwater? Can people who die see and talk with living people after they are gone? Why do women in some countries wear veils? How did my life begin? How does a vacuum cleaner pick up dirt? How does my body know to wake up when morning comes? With numerous photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. A launching pad for inquisitive young minds and a life raft for parents who are at their wits’ end, The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents) is a book that every parent needs, and every kid will covet! |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment J. Warren Evans, 2000-12-13 For almost twenty years, Horses has been the definitive horse care manual, an indispensable reference for anyone who shows, races, breeds, or rides horses. Now Horses is available for the first time in paperback in a completely revised and updated new edition, offering all the latest information necessary for the competent care and recreational use of horses today. It covers every vital phase of buying, managing, enjoying, and raising horses and features a wealth of illustrations and photo sequences showing step-by-step management procedures, as well as more technical information for advanced owners. The Third Edition also reflects recent findings in health care and research, and includes * A new chapter on business practices in the horse industry * Current recommendations for internal parasite control * Information on equine assisted therapy * Linebreeding, the Dosage Index, and the Rasmussen Factor * Recent information on coat color inheritance * The physiology of conditioning performance horses * The practical use of behavior for training Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, Horses, Third Edition is an essential reference book for anyone who cares for a horse, from novice to experienced owner. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Instincts by Design Ernest Howard Callahan, 2023-09-12 Inside Instincts by Design, you will discover scientific mysteries of human and animal bodies only creation can explain. This fascinating, full-color book explores the instincts that are necessary for life, helpful for growth, and necessary for protection. Instincts by Design will keep readers captivated with answers to questions like these: How does a baby know when to inhale and exhale? How does a mother’s milk change to mee the needs of her baby? Why is the instinct to sleep one that we cannot override? Why is it important that your tongue is the center of your taste receptors? Why is the hunger instinct crucial for survival? What instincts help brainless jellyfish hunt and kill their prey? Why would God give horses the ability to sleep standing up? How do more than 5000 species of birds journey thousands of miles every year? The key question for someone doubting there is a God is whether these complex sets of instructions could have appeared without a Programmer. Instincts by Design is the #ProBible resource you will want to share with family and friends who need more evidence that they are fearfully and wonderfully made by the Almighty God. Christian readers will finish this book with an awe of the creative, perfectionist God who loves us so much that he did all this for everyone. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Trail Riding Allison Stark Draper, 2002-12-15 Traces the history of the horse, describes various breeds, explains how to prepare horses for the trail, and points out possible dangers when riding. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? (20 Questions) Gilda Berger, Melvin Berger, 2013-08-27 The follow-up to the fun and informative 20 Questions #1: Why Do Feet Smell? A follow-up to 20 Questions: Why Do Feet Smell? (Spring 2012) featuring fun facts about animals. Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? will ask and answer the questions about animals that kids are really curious about. Each book in the 20 questions series contains 20 questions and answers, with a full-color photograph on every page. Read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left! |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Love Inspired Historical January 2016 Box Set Regina Scott, Janet Dean, DeWanna Pace, Patty Smith Hall, 2016-01-01 Love Inspired Historical brings you four new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these historical romances of adventure and faith. INSTANT FRONTIER FAMILY Frontier Bachelors by Regina Scott Maddie O'Rourke is in for a surprise when handsome Michael Haggerty replaces the woman she hired to escort her orphaned siblings to Seattle—and insists on helping her care for the children he adores. THE BOUNTY HUNTER'S REDEMPTION by Janet Dean When bounty hunter Nate Sergeant shows up and claims her shop belongs to his sister, widowed seamstress Carly Richards never expects a newfound love—or a father figure for her son. THE TEXAS RANGER'S SECRET by DeWanna Pace Advice columnist Willow McMurtry needs to learn to shoot, ride and lasso for her fictional persona, and undercover Texas Ranger Gage Newcomb agrees to teach her. But as the cowboy lessons draw them closer, will they trust each other with their secrets? THE BABY BARTER by Patty Smith Hall With their hearts set on adopting the same baby, can sheriff Mack Worthington and army nurse Thea Miller agree to a marriage of convenience to give the little girl both a mommy and a daddy? |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The Bounty Hunter's Redemption Janet Dean, 2016-01-01 STAKING HIS CLAIM Recently widowed Carly Richards is shocked when a bounty hunter declares her seamstress shop belongs to his sister. But Nate Sergeant has proof—the deed her lawless husband gambled away without her knowledge. Now Carly must fight for her home and her son's future. And until a judge arrives to settle ownership, she's not budging…despite Nate's surprisingly kind demeanor—and dashing good looks. Nate's faced the meanest outlaws in the land—but this petite, strong-willed seamstress may be his greatest challenge. He owes his sister his life, so he's determined she'll have the property that's legally hers. But as Nate and Carly battle for ownership, Nate realizes there's something he's overlooked—the hope of building a family with Carly and her adorable son. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: For Horse-Crazy Girls Only Christina Wilsdon, 2016-04-19 Is your first and second favorite animal a horse? Is your bedroom covered with horse posters on your walls and horse models on your shelves? Would you rather muck out a stall than clean your room? Then you are absolutely, undeniably horse crazy, and For Horse-Crazy Girls Only is the book for you! This is the only comprehensive book about everything a horse-crazy girl needs to know about horses. You'll learn everything from the different breeds of horses, to how a horse's body works, to the quirky little things that make the horse the BEST animal ever. Author Christina Wilsdon even shares ideas for horse-themed parties, and suggestions for the best horse movies to watch with your friends. And that's just the beginning. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The American Mercury , 1952 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories: 5 Ed Gorman, Martin H. Greenberg, 2004-10-01 The best suspense and mystery from around the world, including stories by such greats as Carol Anne Davis, Robert S. Levinson, Rhys Bowen, Joyce Carol Oates, and more. Editors Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg have scoured the world to present the biggest and most consistently entertaining collection of crime and suspense stories from across the globe. Their first-rate picks are a diverse and exciting mix of stories by big names, award winners, and fresh voices. The 2003 anthology features the year's Edgar Award-winning stories, Silver Dagger Award-winning stories from the U.K., and spine-tingling tales from writers who might soon win those awards themselves. This volume is a feast of more than thirty gripping tales from bestselling authors. This is the anthology of choice for every fan of suspense fiction whether they love cozies, hardboiled, or any shade in between. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: TIME For Kids X-WHY-Z Animals Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine, 2015-12-01 <p>Why do zebras have stripes? Why don't cats like water? Why do sharks have so many teeth?</p><p>When it comes to the facts, every child wants to know: Why? Now, with <i>X-Why-Z Animals</i> from Time For Kids, young readers-and their parents-can discover the answers. This book satisfies the never-ending curiosity of children, ages 4 to 6.</p><p>The easy to follow, question and answer format accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations delivers answers to more than 200 questions that kids have about animals! </p> |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The Secret Language of Horses and Ponies Heather Dunphy, 2016-03-21 This all-in-one guide will teach you the minutia of horse breeds, what it take to ride, how to speak to horses on their terms, and more. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Complete Horse Care Manual Colin Vogel, 2011-01-17 Illustrated in full color throughout, with more than 650 specially commissioned color photographs and diagrams, Complete Horse Care Manual is almost a Vet-in-Your-Pocket for horse owners, telling you how to provide regular care and attention for your horse, how to guard against health problems, and when the problem is serious enough to need professional attention. Providing the enthusiast with a sound understanding of how a horse functions, this manual clearly explains in non-technical terms the key elements of the horse's make-up, from legs and joints to teeth and jaws, from body systems to body language. Topics covered include the all-important but routine procedures such as clipping, trimming, and shoeing, to more vital subjects such as grazing requirements and nutritional needs. There are extremely useful 'Disorders' Fact Finder sections, there is advice on horse transport takes into account new research, and the latest information on equine passports and microchipping. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Silver Thaw Catherine Anderson, 2015-01-06 From the New York Times bestselling author of the Coulter and Harrigan Family series comes the first novel in a compelling contemporary romance series about unexpected love, second chances, and hope reborn... After years of living in fear of her husband, Amanda Banning has left him and moved to Mystic Creek, Oregon, for a fresh start. But she’s having a tough time providing for herself and her six-year-old daughter. Writing her secret yearnings on slips of paper and sending them into the wind helps her cling to the hope that things will get better…and that she can find happiness again. Jeb Sterling has no idea that the handwritten messages he finds scattered across his land are the first hints that his life is about to change. Nor does he understand why he feels so compelled to help Amanda Banning and her daughter when a cold snap leaves them temporarily homeless. Maybe he’s inspired by Amanda’s courage or perhaps by her beautiful brown eyes. Either way, the man who once renounced love suddenly finds himself willing to do anything for the pair. Amanda seems to have given up on her dreams, but Jeb refuses to quit until he makes her every wish come true... |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Equine Behaviour Daniel S. Mills, Kathryn J. Nankervis, 2013-05-20 Understanding the flexibility and limits of behaviour is essential to improving both the horse's welfare and its performance. This book tackles the fundamental principles which will enable owners, riders, trainers and students to understand scientific principles and apply them in practice. Subjects covered include the analysis of influences on equine behaviour, the perceptual world of the horse, learning and training techniques including the latest developments in join-up and imprint training. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Harvesters of Stone George Dick, Talia Hodgson, 2019-03-26 While on a summer history research trip in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1976, William Dick is befriended by Jack Falstaff. Bull-scat Jack, as he is known, gets Bill a room at the Alvermay, a seedy hotel run by Fripp, a black man raised on Fripp Island. Bull-scat Jack tells Bill and Fripp a story about how Benjamin Franklin arranged for Bill’s ancestors from Edinburgh Scotland to send a fortune over to Charleston in the 1770s to help the patriots win the Revolutionary War against the British. Jack then pulls a stunt that gets Bill in trouble with the law. Fripp hides Bill at the Blue Dolphin Inn on Fripp Island. Spending days in Beaufort, South Carolina, Bill meets an eclectic group of characters who, together with Fripp and Bull-scat Jack, search out the treasure they believe to be hidden in and around Charleston. The clues that they follow are from stories that Bill’s ancestors have passed down. A double cross leads to a double murder in Sumter County that remains unsolved to this day. Bill’s granddaughter, Carli Owens, picks up the search for the treasure where her grandfather left off. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The Little Book of Lore for Horse Lovers Mary Frances Budzik, 2021-06-15 The ultimate gift for absolutely every horse owner! Chock full of fun facts, trivia, and illustrations, this fun book will answer all the horse-related questions you could ever have. For example... Who said “The horse is God’s gift to man?” What should you keep in an equine first aid kit? Where did the word flibbertigibet come from? When did General Patton save the famous Lipizzan horses? Why is a horse with two riders the symbol of the Knights Templar? How did the producers of the TV show make Mr. Ed talk? Find out the answers to these intriguing questions and much, much more in this equine extravaganza of horse hints, pony tales, and foal facts. |
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| why do horses sleep standing up: The Grandparents Handbook Elizabeth Laban, 2010-08-01 Dozens of Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren, Including: • Scavenger Hunts • Fruit Cobblers • Bath-Time Fun • Indoor Camping • Backyard Olympics • Yard Sales • Books • Creating a Family Newspaper • Ice Cream • Cakes • Games • Museum Trips • Apple Crumb Pies • Road Trips • Hunting Four-Leaf Clovers • Gingerbread Houses • Homemade Pickles • Fuse Beads And much, much more! |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Country Gentleman , 1925 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The Question is the Answer Molly Ness, 2015-11-23 The Question is the Answer is a teacher’s guide to helping young readers generate text-based questions. The purpose of this book is to help teachers and parents value and promote student-generated questions to facilitate motivation, engagement, and cognitive development. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The One Year Book of Did You Know Devotions for Kids Nancy S. Hill, 2002 A collection of interesting and sometimes silly facts that relates to a Bible verse. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The National Humane Review , 1923 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Dina's Book Herbjørg Wassmo, 1994 The story of a tempestuous woman married off at an early age to an old man. When he abruptly dies, she takes over his estate and begins bending people to her will. The setting is 19th century Norway. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Christian Advocate , 1911 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: BowWOW! Marty Becker, Gina Spadafori, Marty Becker, D.V.M., 2007-11-15 Presents little-known facts about dogs and tips about dog behavior, including information about the strongest and oldest dogs, and the reasons why dogs like to dig and why they have cold noses. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Outing and the Wheelman , 1907 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: Dog Training Diaries Tom Shelby, 2018-11-13 Modern Dog magazine's editor's choice and finalist for the 2019 Dog Writers Association of America! Part memoir, part tell-all, and a fully no-nonsense handbook”—Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog Are you inadvertently rewarding your dog's bad behavior? Are you misinterpreting the peeing at the door? In Dog Training Diaries, lifelong dog trainer Tom Shelby captures the basic guidelines of training dogs and offers advice, strategies, and personal insight to deal with the most common problematic situations dog owners face. Harmony obstacles include: Pulling on the leash Jumping Eating chair legs Separation anxiety Housebreaking Aggression And more! Tom’s personal stories from his life as a dog trainer allow readers to journey through all dog walks of life—from mansions to suburban parking lots—as he explains how to restore the special relationship between dog and owner. Dog Training Diaries will help readers harmonize, understand, teach, and learn from their dogs—because harmony between dog and family is what it’s all about. |
| why do horses sleep standing up: North American Veterinarian , 1924 |
| why do horses sleep standing up: The North American Veterinarian , 1924 |
Do Horses Really Sleep Standing Up? A Guide To How Horses Sleep
While horses are definitely sleeping while they’re standing up they’re only in the light phase of sleep, known as SWS (short wave sleep). This allows them a chance to rest, and recoup their …
Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? - PetMD
May 20, 2024 · Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? Most of a horse’s sleep is done in the standing position and is considered SWS. Total sleep time is usually comprised of cycles of …
Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? | Britannica
To protect themselves, horses instead doze while standing. They’re able to do this through the stay apparatus, a special system of tendons and ligaments that enables a horse to lock the …
Why do horses sleep standing up? - Live Science
Jun 11, 2023 · The answer is one of survival: Horses slumber while standing to balance their need for sleep against the ever-looming threat of predators. Horses come from a long line of prey …
How Do Horses Sleep: Standing, Laying Down, or Both? - wikiHow
Nov 16, 2022 · Horses sleep standing up about 85% of the time, and sleep laying down the other 15%. Horses have a group of muscles called a stay apparatus that keeps them upright while …
How Do Horses Sleep & Do They Sleep Standing Up? - Horsey …
Nov 3, 2023 · Horses can doze and rest in the first stage, SWS, while standing. They can do this because of an amazing ability in the equine skeletal system. They possess a unique ability to …
Horse Sleeping Position: Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
Oct 19, 2023 · Horses do sleep standing up, but that isn’t the whole story. There are, to put it broadly, two types of sleep: slow wave sleep (SWS) and REM sleep (also sometimes called …
Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up - [Vet Explains Pets]
In this article, we will explore the reasons why horses sleep standing up and how it relates to pets. We will also discuss seven interesting trends related to this topic, as well as address common …
Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? Unraveling the Mystery
Jan 11, 2025 · Horses engage in a light sleep phase called standing doze, where they stay partially alert. This allows them to rest without fully surrendering to vulnerability—a crucial …
Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? | Horse News and Equine …
May 14, 2025 · Adaption and survival appear to be the reason horses can sleep standing up. They have a unique anatomical structure in their legs that allows them to sleep upright with very little …
Do Horses Really Sleep Standing Up? A Guide To How Horses Sleep
While horses are definitely sleeping while they’re standing up they’re only in the light phase of sleep, known as SWS (short wave sleep). This allows them a chance to rest, and recoup their …
Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? - PetMD
May 20, 2024 · Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? Most of a horse’s sleep is done in the standing position and is considered SWS. Total sleep time is usually comprised of cycles of …
Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? | Britannica
To protect themselves, horses instead doze while standing. They’re able to do this through the stay apparatus, a special system of tendons and ligaments that enables a horse to lock the …
Why do horses sleep standing up? - Live Science
Jun 11, 2023 · The answer is one of survival: Horses slumber while standing to balance their need for sleep against the ever-looming threat of predators. Horses come from a long line of prey …
How Do Horses Sleep: Standing, Laying Down, or Both? - wikiHow
Nov 16, 2022 · Horses sleep standing up about 85% of the time, and sleep laying down the other 15%. Horses have a group of muscles called a stay apparatus that keeps them upright while …
How Do Horses Sleep & Do They Sleep Standing Up? - Horsey …
Nov 3, 2023 · Horses can doze and rest in the first stage, SWS, while standing. They can do this because of an amazing ability in the equine skeletal system. They possess a unique ability to …
Horse Sleeping Position: Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
Oct 19, 2023 · Horses do sleep standing up, but that isn’t the whole story. There are, to put it broadly, two types of sleep: slow wave sleep (SWS) and REM sleep (also sometimes called …
Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up - [Vet Explains Pets]
In this article, we will explore the reasons why horses sleep standing up and how it relates to pets. We will also discuss seven interesting trends related to this topic, as well as address common …
Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? Unraveling the Mystery
Jan 11, 2025 · Horses engage in a light sleep phase called standing doze, where they stay partially alert. This allows them to rest without fully surrendering to vulnerability—a crucial …
Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? | Horse News and Equine …
May 14, 2025 · Adaption and survival appear to be the reason horses can sleep standing up. They have a unique anatomical structure in their legs that allows them to sleep upright with …
