OPERATING TABLES. 



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dressing teeth, or performing minor operations where it is un- 

 necessary to cast an animal ; also convenient in holding animals 

 while applying girths and hobbles. 



When the stocks are added to table it is not necessary for 

 the table to be bolted to the floor, and if mounted on castors it 

 can be shifted to the light or to any part of the barn by the 

 ratchet ropes and shafts. 



Located at each end of the table frame are two ratchet 

 shafts, used in drawing stubborn horses up to table by the halter 

 strap, and in forcing horse around against the table by passing 

 a rope around it and onto one of the ratchet shafts, which is 

 turned by a crank. This table is supplied with neck straps, 

 girths, fastening for halter strap, and ropes ; has four hobbles 

 attached to heavy chains Avhich work automatically, and is so 

 arranged that the slack in the chains can be taken up to prevent 

 them from being caught by the feet. 



Fig. 213. Kyle Bros. Table, Upright Position, Horse Secured Ready 

 to Be Lowered to the Horizontal Position. 



