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CHAPTER IV 



GENERAL STABLE MANAGEMENT IN A HUNTING 

 STABLE 



I DO not think I can do better than give the Rules 

 for Stables, which I have found answer in my 

 own, and which are as follows : — 



Rules for Stables 



6.30. A.M. — Water — pick out feet ; sponge dock 

 and nostrils ; remove dung and soiled part of 

 litter, and place bedding out to dry. Sweep out 

 box. Remove clothing and bandages and place 

 them in the air. Clean body, legs, head, mane 

 and tail ; clean headstall and replace it. Put on 

 fresh day clothing. 



7.15.— Feed.— Breakfast. 



8.0. — Saddle and bridle for exercise. Before 

 going out, open all doors and windows, make 

 arrangements to have floor of all boxes swept 

 quite clean. Hay up. Brush and air clothing. 



