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PORTABLE HORSE-BOXES. 



According to H.M. transport regulations, a 



portable horse-box (Figs. 12, 13, and 14) 



should be " 6 feet long, 2 feet 6 inches broad 



in the clear, and 6 feet 4^ inches high, made 



of good wood, well framed, strongly built up 



and strengthened with iron bands passing right 



round on the outside. Bottoms to be battened. 



Door at each end hung on strong hinges and 



fitted with strong bar fastenings top and 



bottom. Each door to have on the outside, 



ring bolts for fastening halters to. The inside 



of box and doors to be lined with liquored 



leather slightly padded out with straw. 



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