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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. 



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Warm stables are necessary, but close and 

 air-tight stables are very injurious, as is also 



