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afraid of being caught by the halter, or they have 

 already been cast in the night, and do not like to try it 

 again. Such horses should be let loose in a stable at 

 night, or in a large stall without being tied, and fur- 

 nished with a tempting bed, until the habit of lying 

 down is acquired. 



TO PREVENT ROLLING IN THE STALL. 



This is a very dangerous habit, and can be prevented 

 only by tying the horse so that he can lie down, but 

 not touch his head to the floor. This is very tires orae 

 to the horse, and hence, if you care enough for his 

 comfort and health, build a narrow platform, eighteen 

 to twenty-four inches in width, slanting at an angle of 

 thirty to forty degrees, so that it will form a pillow for 

 his head and neck ; then adjust a rope so that, as he 

 lies down, his head will naturally rest on the platform 

 or pillow. He will not roll unless he can get his head 

 as low as the floor of the stable. 



