Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

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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, you really can't do without this book. How long does it take a foal to learn to stand? What's the difference between a pony and a horse? Why can't a horse wear a cast on a broken leg? How do directors get horses to fall down in films? Does a horse know if it's won a race? How much horsepower does a horse really have? Do horses have good memories? This book is another reason to celebrate the mutual love, trust and devotion between humans and horses.

Marty Becker is the resident vet on Good Morning America. He lives in Idaho. Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and the author of Horses For Dummies. Top-selling author Gina Spadafori writes a nationally syndicated weekly pet-care column and is the author of CATS FOR DUMMIES. Teresa Becker is the co-author of Chicken Soup For the Horse Lover's Soul II.

If you love everything to do with horses, this book is perfect for you. * YOUR HORSE *