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while if divided into 6-ft. spaces it will show about the 

 number of stalls that can be erected. 



In dividing the stable into stalls, the use of an open 

 railing between the horses is strongly recommended. Horses, 

 being of a very sociable disposition, greatly relish the com- 

 panionship of their stable associates ; and often a horse 

 has been known to go down seriously in condition when 

 removed from his companions to a separate place. 



Stables are divided, according to requirements or con- 

 venience, into stalls, or loose boxes. Their size is the first 

 consideration. For carriage horses they must not be smaller 

 than 6' 0" wide, but where possible 6' 3" or even 6' 6" should 

 be provided, as being much better. For cart or dray horses 

 they must not be less than 7' 0" wide. The length from 

 the wall varies from 9' 0" to 10' 0". For loose boxes, where 

 the horse has full liberty of action, 12' 0" x 12' 0" is an 

 average size, but this depends upon the form of building. 



In advising the most suitable designs it is necessary to 

 take in detail, and properly consider, each individual part. 



We would draw attention to the divisions between the 

 stalls, which, for carriage horses, should be open wrought- 

 iron panelling above the boarding ; but, for cart or dray 

 horses, solid divisions of hard wood, well strengthened 

 with iron cross-rails, are preferable. 



As illustrating two, which we consider are the best we 

 have seen of their respective classes, we give the following 

 divisions (see Illustrations on pp. 112, 113), manufactured by 

 Messrs. Hassall and Singleton, of Phoenix Foundry, Birming- 

 ham, and the Author thinks it well to fully describe them. 



Fig. 1 is suitable for carriage horses, having open 

 wrought-iron panelling above the boarding. At the head 

 or manger end it is solid, to prevent the horses seeing each 

 other when feeding. It is also provided with double-sliding 

 barriers, which, used at night, prevent the horse leaving his 

 own stall, in case he breaks away from his tying. 



For cart or dray horses Fig. 2 represents a division of great 

 strength. The heel-post is carried up to support a beam. It 

 is fitted with one or two sliding barriers, as required. 



In each of the above, the heel-post, if fixed with the 

 improved eelf-fixing base in concrete bed, is much firmer. 



