THE HORSE ^7 



which runs throiigli a ring in the centre of the 

 edge of the manger, and is weighted by a block 

 of wood on the end of the rope. The latter should 

 fasten to the head-stall with a spring hook. 



Hay-Racks 



Many people object to the overhead hay-rack, 

 because they consider this position for the food 

 unnatural, and also because it allows of the possi- 

 bility of seeds, dust, etc., getting into the horse's 

 eyes. Against a low rack is urged the danger that 

 the horse may injure himself by getting his foot 

 into it. There is certainly much to be said in 

 favor of the overhead rack on the score of waste, 

 as it is undoubtedly an advantage to have the 

 manger beneath to catch bits pulled out by the 

 horse. The waste with an open-barred low rack 

 is very considerable, and if racks in this position 

 are used, it is much better to have them boarded 

 up. 



General Remarks 



From the few remarks made on the most im- 

 portant points in connection with stable construc- 

 tion, it will be seen that every owner can, as a 

 rule, do something to remed}^ defects in the build- 

 ing at his disposal. The point of greatest impor- 



