t t 



.*:■ 



horse. The hay rack should never be above the manger, 

 for many reasons, such as the great and constant strain 

 caused to the animal's neck, the falling of dust into the 

 corn and into the horse's eyes, and the great waste which 

 invariably results from such an arrangement. Hay lofts 

 immediately over the stable are very objectionable, but 

 cannot always be avoided, but the hay hole should 

 by all means be dispensed with, as it is dangerous 

 for restive horses, frequently spoils the corn and water, 

 and causes the dust to affect the steed. The water 

 is best kept in a small cistern by the side of the manger, 

 so that the horse can help himself. If two horses are 

 kept in the same stall, as is frequently the case with cart 

 horses, the rack should be fixed in the centre and a 

 manger at each end, and on a level, and constructed 

 strictly with a view to promoting comfort and economy. 



The head collar rein may be leather and made to 

 buckle with a billett, or a rope may be substituted ; chains 

 are not so good. The log must not be heavy, and 

 should be encased so as to slide up and down a wooden 

 tube to and from the ring. 



A good groom will not permit the slightest particle 

 of dirt to accumulate in the manger, or dust in the stable 

 or its precincts ; rising early every morning he will com- 

 mence his duties, with a cheerful good will, at one 

 systematic time, say — 5-30 in the summer, and 6-30 in 

 the winter. 



Cats, dogs, goats, or pigs should not be allowed in 

 the stable at any time. 



That the groom should be even tempered is strictly 

 necessary, if the steed must thrive and do well whilst in 

 his hands. 



4 K X 



