Sunset Stable

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- The stay apparatus of the forelimb -

Have you ever wondered how horses can sleep while standing up?

Horse's have a "stay apparatus", which is a complex system of muscles, tendons and ligaments that allow the legs to lock. The stay apparatus of the forelimbs works a little differently than the stay apparatus of the hindlimb.

In the forelimb, the extensor muscles and tendons at the front are directly opposed to the flexor muscles and tendons (as well as a few ligaments) at the back of the limb.

Most of the work is done by the tendons and ligaments, which allows the horse to rest and enter light sleep with very minimal muscular effort, meaning that their legs don't get tired from standing.

Horses can only get REM sleep while lying down in lateral recombancy (flat on their side). The stay apparatus is great for dozing off, but horses still need to spend some time lying down to sleep.

Merry Christmas from Sunset Stable 🎄🎁

Rali and Jack are looking for a third friend to add to their friend group. 🐴

The ideal candidate would be a retired small horse/pony gelding to fit comfortably in a rubber matted 10x12 stall.

Amenities include:
-high quality full care boarding including blanketing, fly spray application, and medication/supplement administration (owner provided)
-Purina Strategy Healthy Edge Grain fed twice daily
-Quality hay offered around the clock
-Access to the barn 7 days a week
-Daily turnout weather permitted
-Stalls cleaned daily
-WiFi Access
-High powered stall fan for hot weather
-Frequent updates on your horses wellbeing
-Heated tack room
-Heated water

Located minutes off I-77 Marietta, OH exit.

If you feel like this would be a good fit for you and your horse, please reach out to me on FB messenger. 😀

Rali being his silly self 🤪