Do horses sleep standing?
Dear Stella,
Please, please help me solve my problem. See, I’m the only person in my stable who wears a safety vest and a helmet even for grooming. Everyone thinks I’m stupid. Please, Stella, and other members, give me some advice!
Lyra
Dear Lyra,
When you work around horses and ride them it is essential that you are careful and appropriately dressed. Wearing a helmet and safety vest is more than some people wear, BUT is probably a good idea if your parents or trainer think you should, even when grooming some horses. (And hey, if other girls give you a hard time you can always roll your eyes and say, “I know, but my mother/father/ trainer makes me!” or “Yes, but ol’ Dobbin here has a nasty kicking habit.”) Horses can bite or kick, especially when they’re young, cranky or fresh. Everyone should wear protective headgear when riding – English, Western or bareback. I hope you enjoy your riding and you stay safety minded – good for you!
Love, Stella
Dear stella. I was riding my horse the other day and her gait felt way diffrent like her back legs were kicking at eachother do you know what this means? Thanks stella
Hey Angie,
Our horse experts work off site and unfortunately can’t respond to queries via our website. However, if you submit a letter to us either at info@pony.us or through snailmail, one of our horse experts may choose your letter to respond to in PONY Magazine!
Thanks for writing,
Sarah
why is this called do horses sleep standing up??????