142 HORSE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA. 



On the floor of the box, a foot from each door, a strong 

 batten 1J" x 3 ;/ may be placed. I don't see any necessity 

 for them. Beyond both doorways, an arrangement 

 should be made for placing a manger, out of which 

 the animal may feed. It should be at least a foot away 

 from the door. 



The floor of the box should be laid down with about 

 three inches of sand, which will afford firm footing. On 

 no account should straw be put under the horse during 

 rough weather, as it is very slippery. A little may be 

 shaken, a couple of times a day, under the animal, for 

 him to stale on, so that his legs may not become wet. 

 Straw may also be used for preventing the horse from 

 knocking himself about. 



The box should be placed on the deck as much "amid 

 ships" as possible, and "athwart ships," not "fore and 

 aft" Strong iron rings should be let into the deck to 

 enable the box to be securely lashed down. 



On long tacks, the horse should face to windward^ 

 the box being turned round if necessary. 



Steamers, with flush decks and little " shear," are by 

 far the worst on which to convey horses. Those 

 furnished with high bulwarks are the best. 



In placing the box, advantage should be taken of any 

 cover that may afford protection from seas breaking over 

 the vessel. 



The box should be opened morning and evening to 

 enable the attendant to clean it out, on all other occa- 

 sions it should be kept closed. 



During fine weather, slings should be placed, under the 

 animal, so loose as not to press against his belly, when he 



