Red Apple Stables

28/10/2022

Thank you so much to Angela Harrison, Equine Sports Therapy Certified ESMT for keeping our horses feeling and working their best! ❤️ First for Theodore!

20/10/2022

Cachow 👋🏻

26/09/2022

Since the minis went home earlier this month, we now have 2 available stalls open for full care board for October!

21/09/2022

Mr Theodore has been doing his thing 😍 what a guy!

16/09/2022

The minis Elaina and Biscuit returned home to The Pumpkin Hollow. Now to prepare for pony rides ❤️

14/09/2022

A couple days late to posting, but Finger Lakes Forge did it again! 😍🤌🏻 We are beyond grateful to have such amazing professionals be apart of our team!❤️

22/08/2022

Valance blowing bubbles😂 Happy Monday 🥰

15/08/2022

Newsflash; mud is great for the skin.

11/08/2022

Oh Cyrus 🥰

11/08/2022

Goodnight from Red Apple Stables ❤️

04/08/2022

HUGE shout out to Elizabeth today @ Finger Lakes Forge for this quality and knowledgeable work! Could not be more pleased with the results and horsemanship.

30/07/2022

Admiral is turning into a good citizen ❤️

28/07/2022

Scary tarp who?! Good job Admiral!

25/07/2022

Theodore ❤️

21/07/2022

The biggest horse in the barn (Theodore), meeting the smallest horse (Elaina; in for training). How adorable?!😍

19/07/2022

Miss Elaina got a bath today 🥰

18/06/2022

13/06/2022

The circle wasn’t perfect the whole time, he didn’t keep the same pace, and he got confused a couple times. BUT, we got forward motion at the end.

12/06/2022

Admiral getting used to polo wraps🥰

I feel as though in this industry it’s almost a standard to RUSH. Especially when it comes to starting horses. Starting a horse isn’t just about throwing a saddle on and barely achieving w/j/l or w/t/c. Teach these horses everything possible on the ground first and watch them turn into good citizens in their riding careers. Before I even hop on my horses you bet they can lead, load, tie, bathe, have their legs wrapped, be appropriate for the vet and farrier, lunge PROPERLY.

Stop rushing for your own agenda.

04/06/2022

Admiral is doing well learning how to stand on cross ties! 🥰

02/06/2022

Shiny coats and big butts✅

30/05/2022

Admiral having his first rinse down! 🥰

29/05/2022

The cleanliness obviously couldn’t last long 🤭😂

29/05/2022

Admiral was an absolute doll today his first time on cross ties🥰

28/05/2022

Sunset pictures ❤️

23/05/2022

These sunset views 😍

22/05/2022

Horses sleep in three different positions: standing, semi-recumbent, and fully recumbent.

Each of these positions allow the horse to reach different levels of sleep.

1. Standing, which is the safest position for a prey animal, offers the lightest level of sleep.

This allows the horse to wake and run away quickly if in danger.

2. Semi-recumbent, as shown in the picture, is where the horse lays down, but with their legs underneath them.

This allows for a deeper sleep than standing, but their legs are still underneath them for a quick stand up and run away.

3. Fully recumbent is where a horse is laid flat out on their sides. This is the only position in which a horse can get to REM sleep - deep, restful sleep.

However due to the horse's body size, they can only lay fully out for 45 minutes a time or risk crushing internal organs.

In total, horses need anywhere from 30 min to 3 hours of REM sleep a day.

What happens if a horse doesn't get enough sleep? In the next post we'll go over common symptoms of a sleep-deprived horse.

21/05/2022

Spa day for Cyrus 🥰

20/05/2022

Getting the outdoor nice and pretty again for the season 🥳