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STABLES. 



HIGH RACKS AND MANGERS CLOSE AND AIR- 

 TIGHT STABLES HORSE-CLOTHS, TIGHT 



ROLLERS, PADS OR BANDAGES. 



Stables should have high racks and mangers, 

 for the benefit of exercising the horse's neck, 

 and inducing the habit of keeping his " crest 

 erect," and also for the extension and exercise 

 of his chest, stomach, vertebrae and limbs, in 

 reaching the forage, and eating his food in 

 smaller and more nutritious portions ; whereas 

 low racks and mangers occasion the horse to 

 stoop, swallow large mouthfuls of corn without 

 grinding, and to press heavily upon his fore 

 legs. 



Warm stables are necessary, but close and 

 air-tight stables are very injurious, as is also 



