Description : My horse rarely lays down to sleep. But I often see her standing still and it looks like she's sleeping. Is this normal?
Last Answer : Yes, it is normal behavior. Horses are prey animals. In the wild especially, they feel vulnerable to attacks by numerous predators. It is not unusual for them to sleep standing up so that they are prepared ... , when feeling secure in an enclosure such as a barn or a stall will lie down to sleep.