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Sleep Deprivation in Horses: The Quiet Conflict is a Learning Library Signature Lecture that reframes sleep loss not as a lack of rest, but as emotional exhaustion carried through the waking day. In this focused, single-topic session, Kerry M. Thomas explores sleep deprivation through herd dynamics, prey-animal psychology, and emotional safety—revealing how chronic stress, disrupted herd structures, and anticipatory vigilance quietly erode a horse’s ability to truly recover. Rather than treating sleep as a management issue, this lecture invites participants into the internal experience of the horse, where rest is felt rather than measured, and exhaustion often begins psychologically long before it appears physically. Delivered as a live, conversational lecture without slides, it concludes with a concise chalkboard-style visual review to reinforce key concepts. You’ll gain insight into: The difference between physical rest and emotional recovery How herd dynamics influence resilience and rest Subtle signs of emotional exhaustion Practical, compassionate ways to support meaningful recovery Includes: 30 Minute Lecture. 60-day access · Live summary slide review Investment: $49 USD
