THE woman should visit her horse 

 in the stable, and there she cannot 

 talk to him too much. If it be a private 

 one, I assume that it is construct- 



Stabling . . . 



ed on hygienic principles; but as 

 horses are frequently boarded at livery- 

 stables, a woman should not leave the 

 choice of a stall to her groom. She 

 should see that of those procurable it is 

 the best drained and ventilated, though 

 free from draughts, and well lighted. If 

 these conditions are not obtained, sick- 

 ness and incapacity may be looked for 

 in the horse. She should notice the feed 

 occasionally, and see that her horse is 

 supplied with all he requires, and of the 

 best quality, and that he has an abun- 



