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get his tongue under the loop, though the 

 latter does not hurt hira. 



VENTILATION. 



Ventilation : 



Very few grooms and coachmen have the 

 slightest idea of the benefits of gfood ventila- 

 tion. They like to cram straw into every 

 crevice and opening by which foul air can get 

 out and fresh air come in. When asked why 

 they keep the stable so stuffy, they give as a 

 reason that, if they did not keep the stable 

 warm, the horses would "look starved in 

 their coats " from the cold. 



They confuse stuffiness with warmth, and 

 they forget that the best way to keep a horse 

 warm in winter is to clothe him well, give 

 him plenty of bedding, and, if necessary, put 

 bandages on him. It is ridiculous to keep a 

 horse's coat shiny at the expense of his 

 general health. 



Whilst it is impossible to lay down any 

 hard and fast rule for the ventilation of 

 squadron stables, all concerned should bear 

 in mind that it is nearly always practicable 

 to have the windows and ventilators open on 



