24 LOOSE BOXES. 



be about four feet ; the width, two feet six or seven inches, 

 including the width of the boards composing it, while its 

 length, must extend from one side of the box to the other. 

 The division intended for the liay, to occupy the entire width 

 of the Feeding Apparatus. Perforate the bottom of this 

 division with half inch holes to allow the hay seeds to escape 

 below. The front of the apparatus may be made either as a 

 regular hay rack, or plain, according to the taste of the owner. 

 If made plain, the front should consist of battens, two and a 

 half inches thick, four inches wide, and fitted closely to each 

 other. Battens of the same width and thickness should extend 

 around the box, except in front of the end wall behind the 

 Feeding Apparatus. 



The object in lining the apartment in the manner described, 

 is to render it warmer, and give completeness of finish through- 

 out. The battens lining the walls to reach six feet in height, 

 to be capped with oak along the top, and secured firmly to the 

 walls by means of wooden plugs. The floor to be paved with 

 eight-inch sets, or the best quality of bricks which can be 

 purchased ; or, if it be desirable to have a false one, it can be 

 efiected in the way treated upon at page 14. Plaster the 

 ceiling, and the parts of the wall exposed, or free from battens. 

 Drain well. Ventilate effectually; and in fitting up or furnishing 

 the box, be certain that every part is free from hooks, projecting 

 bodies, such as door latches, the ends of nails, and all articles of 

 a like nature. Horses, whether young or old, when at liberty, 

 particularly if over-fed and under-worked, are continually 

 smelling and playing with anything that comes in their way, 

 and not unfrequentiy they injure themselves in consequence. 



By this simple arrangement, a loose box is secured, con- 

 taining thirteen or fourteen square feet of room, available for 

 a horse. The space behind the Feeding Apparatus, can be 



