4 HORSE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA. 



The ground around stables should be thoroughly well 

 drained. 



The form of stables, I prefer, is one with a single row 

 of boxes, having a passage, between them and the out- 

 side wall, 10 or 12 feet wide and provided with a win- 

 dow at each end. 



If possible, each horse should have a large loose box, 

 at least 12 feet by 16 feet, in which he may move freely 

 about. 



The smallest size for a comfortable box is 10 feet by 

 12 feet. If less space than 8 feet by 12 feet be avail- 

 able, stalls must be used. For large horses, they should 

 be 6 feet by 12 feet, while ponies may be contented with 

 a foot less, each way. When stalls are used, the syce 

 should never attempt to turn the horse round, when 

 removing him, but should back him out. 



A stable should not be made to hold more than five 

 or six horses. 



With a number of horses it is advisable to have a 

 loose box forming a separate building if possible 

 provided with slings, set apart in case of illness. 



The roof of the stable should afford perfect protection 

 from the direct rays of the sun ; for which object thatch 

 will be found to be the best material. Flat pucca roofs 

 may be protected by having gurras (earthen vessels) 

 filled with water, placed on them ; while tiled roofs may 

 be covered with dried grass ( Hind, phoos) attached to 

 bamboo frames. If expense be not an object, double 

 roofs may be employed with great advantage. 



The stable may be admirably ventilated, by a space 



