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ends should be two inches thicker than the front, to com- 

 pensate for the slope of the floor underneath, and thus give 

 a level surface for the animal to stand upon, while the 

 water can pass between the slats and drain off. This upper 

 floor should be made in two parts, so as to open from the 

 center upward, and stand upon edge while the lower floor 

 is washed or cleansed as desired. This is the method of 

 construction in one of the most perfect stables in the coun- 



FIG. 303. As a horse usually stands while resting in a field. 



try, to an examination of which the author is indebted for 

 the idea. 



The door should be large, with an extra one of slats, 

 which can be used during warm weather, exclusively 

 for light and ventilation. It would also be well to have 

 screens or mosquito netting over the door and windows, to 

 protect the horse from flies, a great annoyance to sensi- 

 tive animals. 



One of the most serious objections to stables as they 

 are usually constructed throughout the country is the lack 



