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tance, and in the examination or construction of a stable they 

 should be the points first considered. 



RELATIVE LOCATION. 



The proximity of the stable to the house not only insures 

 less time being lost between the two, but also causes the stable 

 men to be more circumspect and attentive than would be the 

 case were the distance greater. The owner of a stable which 

 is half a mile or a mile away is not likely to appear in it at 

 odd hours, and due preparation can be made to have all going 

 well at the time of the regular morning or periodical visits of 

 inspection ; whereas if the stable is close at hand various 

 members of the family are likely to visit it from time to time, 

 and any undue hilarity, inattention or act of cruelty is likely 

 to be remarked upon by neighbors. In the country the 

 stable should be placed, if possible, so that the prevailing 

 winds will not make its presence objectionable to the occu- 

 pants of the dwelling. 



LIGHT. 



Daylight and, under some conditions, sunshine are abso- 

 lutely essential to the health of the horse and the preserva- 

 tion of the carriages and harness. The windows and doors 

 opening on the stalls should be so arranged that the light can 

 penetrate to all parts of them to such a degree that a news- 

 paper may be read in the least lighted corners. These open- 

 ings, however, must be so placed with relation to each other 

 that no strong draughts will be produced. The presence of sun- 

 shine is as essential in the coach house as it is objectionable 

 at the head of the stalls. Each division of the stable should 

 be lighted by windows communicating directly with the open 

 air. Dark stables are to be recommended only under spe- 



