This year I had the opportunity to work with a few horses whose owner described as lazy. From an evolutionary point of view, it makes little sense for horses to evolve to be lazy. It is unlikely the mares bring grass over to the stallion while he watches TV and scratches himself. With horses in the wild, it is each animal for itself, and horses haven't been domesticated long enough for that trait to be bred out of them, if even it could be.

So, based on my experiences, research, and interpretation, we have and article to help with understanding "Lazy" horses:

The Myth of the Lazy Horse

As always, feedback, dissenting views, and criticism are welcome.

Karen