100 THE HORSE. 



the sake of preservation from the winter's cold, and 

 as a defence against the summer's heat. The dung 

 removed from the stable, should ever be wheeled to 

 a considerable distance. 



As of hay, the less of corn kept in hot stables the 

 better ; and the method recommended in an old 

 History of Oxfordshire is entitled to consideration. 

 Corn might be kept in the store chamber above in a 

 chest, from the bottom of which, a hopper or pipe 

 might descend to the stable, out of which, having a 

 stopper or fastening, the feeding measures might be 

 conveniently filled. Horses in superior stables stand 

 double haltered, one on each side of the head stall, 

 each passing through a ring at the extremity of the 

 manger, and secured by a clog of wood at the end 

 of the halter, For the groom's security, whilst dress- 

 ing the horse, there is a convenience in front above 

 the manger, for confining his head by the noseband ; 

 and on each post at the outer end of the stall, a 

 strap may be fixed, to which the headstall of the 

 bridle is buckled when it may be necessary to set 

 the horse upon his bit, his tail being towards the 

 manger. 



SECTION XVII.— General stable Customs 



and Duties. 



The greediness whilst at their food, and the desire 

 of mastery, is well known to all those engaged in the 

 care of animals; thence, horses should never be fed 

 together without some guard in favour of the weak 

 or timid, or in low condition, or strangers, to the 

 intent that they may not be interrupted and driven 



