STOCKS. 



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Another advantage is that there is no obstruction between the 

 operator and the legs and feet of the animal. 



Ordinary Wooden Stocks. 



Figure 66 represents an ordinary wooden stock. It is made 

 bv fastening four corner posts (Gx6 inches) securely to the 

 floor (a) (b) (h). The wooden timbers (i) (j) (k) (1) (m) 

 (n) are firmly nailed or bolted to the corner posts. The horse 

 is led into the stocks and the halter rein fastened to one of the 

 four corner posts (o). A rope from the floor ring (d) is carried 

 over withers (e) and back across to bottom of opposite post (c) 

 and there secured. 



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Fig. 67. Vinsot's Stocks. 



E. Vinsofs Stocks. 



The apparatus designed and used by E. Vinsot, Figure 67, 

 is so arranged that the animal may, after being confined therein. 



