Did you know...

...that adult horses only require about 30 minutes of REM sleep per day? And that your horse's ability to lie down for REM sleep can greatly affect his overall health? Learn more about equine sleep and sleep deprivation--and the role it plays in your horse's health--in the December and January issues of The Northwest Horse Source. Dave Sauter, DVM, of Kulshan Veterinary Hospital takes a detailed look at the mechanics and function of sleep in horses in this new two-part series coming to the "Doctor's Corner" column in NWHS.

Look for the December issue in your local feed store or online starting December 1st.