Sleep deprivation and its effect on horses

On Thursday 15th February we discussed the importance of sleep for horses with researchers and lecturers, Sebastian McBride and Linda Greening. They explored the importance of sleep, potential causes of sleep deprivation, signs of sleep deprivation and the consequences of long-term sleep deprivation on the health and welfare of horses. Sebastian and Linda then answered the audiences sleep related questions in a live Q&A.
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[@suzannebaker6796]

Excellent talk, thank you so much

[@daniel_moretti]

A malfunctioning of the stay apparatus for the front legs of the horse can cause the horse to collapse while entering deep sleep while standing up. My horse is over at the knee (does not fully straighten his knees, that are always slightly bent). As a result while sleeping standing up his knees buckle and he often collapses. The same happens when he is under sedation.