Do Horses Sleep With Their Eyes Open
There are two main theories about why horses sleep with their eyes open. The less popular theory is that this position helps dry out the eye tissue, but some experts believe it also aids in temperature regulation. The more common theory states that by opening their eyelids up, horses use their sense of smell to determine if there are any threats around them. If they do not feel threatened, then they will close their eyelids and go into a deeper sleep. This article will talk about how to help your horse get closer sleeps by closing its mouth and ears…