STABLES AND KENNEL 155 



it as in all other racks, after which he never eats 

 it ; and the hay saved in one year will repay the 

 expense of altering them to this plan. It is a 

 more natural position for the horse, besides the 

 prevention of hay and dust falling on his head 

 and mane, etc. 



The width of the stables is 18 feet, of which the 

 boxes take about 14 feet, to allow a passage ; but 

 the entrance to each is made to open in the centre, 

 so as to go back to the wall, to throw the whole 

 18 feet into the box, when desirable if a horse is 

 lame or sick, or when thrown out of condition after 

 the hunting season. 



The covered ride is 7 feet wide ; sufficient for 

 two horses to be exercised under in wet or frosty 

 weather. 



The Kennel 



No. 1. Young hounds' lodging-room, 16 feet by 

 20 feet ; paved court, 18 feet by 20 feet ; 

 also a door opening into an enclosed grass - 

 yard. 



2. Hunting pack lodging-room, 16 feet by 20 feet ; 



paved court, 18 feet by 26 feet. 



3. Principal lodging-room, 16 feet by 20 feet ; 



paved court, 30 feet by 34 feet. 



4. Principal lodging-room, 16 feet by 20 feet ; 



paved court, 30 feet by 34 feet. 



