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Should the stalls be slippery, sand or litter is to be sprinkled on the 

 flooring. 



Horses should never be hurried in turning round in their stalls. No 

 man is on any account to strike a horse in the stable. A statement that 

 the horse kicked or bit at the man cannot be taken as an excuse. 



Horses are particularly terrified by fire, and should a fire occur in the 

 stables they must be led, backed, or ridden out of the stable. If they 

 are unwilling a coat or cloth should be thrown over their eyes. Care 

 should be taken that they do not break back to their stables. 



