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feet 6 inches high. The floor of the manger should be about 

 15 inches above the floor. 



Water troughs should be provided at a convenient point. 



A harness room is essential in order to protect the leather 

 from stable fumes. 



Hay carriers should be so installed as to enable the mow 

 to be filled readily. 



Ventilation. (See Chapter LXXXIV.) 



Section thru 



Fig. 286. Detail of construction of a horse stall. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What are some desirable features in the horse barn? 



2. How much space should be provided for each horse? 



3. Discuss the construction of the horse barn with reference to 

 foundation, ceiling, walls, and floor. 



4. How wide should feed alleys be? 



5. Discuss the construction of horse stalls. 



