CHAPTER VHI. 



On the Structure and (Economy of the STABLE. 



Since it has been found necessary to domes- 

 ticate the liorse, in order to appropriate him 

 more immediately to our service, it surely be- 

 comes not only incumbent on humanity, but 

 essential to private interest, to employ such 

 modes of treatment as are most likely to contri- 

 bute to his health and comfort. With this view 

 it should first be considered, that, in this state of 

 subjugation, the animal experiences a total 

 change in his natural habits, not only with re- 

 gard to his lodging, but also to the quality of 

 his food. 



Under these circumstances, it will not be 



surprising that he should be exposed to many 



K 4 diseases 



