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Sumo Terminology: Heya

I realize that one of the definitions of 'stable' is "people or products
having a common origin", but I can't think of another sport that uses this
term to describe its training facilities or 'teams'.

Can anyone tell me why 'stable' was adopted as the standard English
translation of 'heya'?

Tell me it's not because rikishi eat like horses.   :)

Sukebeejima