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nostrils. But this contrivance, though effectual as a temporary remedy, 

 would be uncomfortable to the animal for any length of time. 



The best mode of tackling a greedy feeder is to bed him down with 

 saw-dust, peat moss, or some material, which he cannot eat. 



47. Mangers. 



Mangers should be made somewhat deeper than the usual pattern, and 

 with a slight lip on the inside, so as to prevent the horse from spilling 

 his corn, which he is apt to do, especially when it is mixed with chaff. 

 A cross bar placed near each end will answer the same purpose ; but it 

 is in some degree objectionable, because it interferes with the thorough 

 and easy cleaning of the manger. 



Mangers should be made without corners or angles in which dirt can 

 lodge. The material should be non-absorbent. Slabs of glazed fire brick 

 answer well, and in places where the locality affords the material, are 

 very cheap. Iron mangers are used in barracks and answer exceedingly 

 well. 



48. Hay Eacls. 



Many in the present day object to the ordinary hay rack placed above 

 the horse's head. It is certainly not the natural position for food, but 

 the low rack has the disadvantage that the horse may injure himself by 

 getting his foot or head into it. To render such an accident as little 

 likely as possible, the low rack should be made shallow and without any 

 projecting rim on the inside of the upper bar. Again, with low racks 

 the horse is apt to pull out all the hay, in order to choose the best locks, 

 and then the remainder gets trodden under his feet. The author is 

 inclined to think that the old is the best. 



49. Forage stores and lofts. 



Forage is best kept in a building detached from, though near to the 

 stable. Where a loft over the stable, as is usually the case in towns, is 

 used for the purpose of storing forage, care should be taken that there 

 is no direct communication between it and the stable. Nothing can well 

 be more objectionable than tainting the food with the emanations of the 

 stable. 



50. Paving, slope of stalls, and drainage. 



These important questions have already been considered at length in 

 the latter part of the first chapter in reference to the construction of 

 stables. 



51. Windows. 



Ample light is essential to the health of the eyes. Light is indeed 

 food and exercise to them. Without ample light the eyes cannot be. 



