550 STABLING. 



their noses. This can be effectually prevented by nailing 

 two or three bars across the upper part of the crib from the 

 back to the front. The hitching ring should be on the off 

 or farther side, to prevent the strap from being caught by 

 the foot. If the horse is a greedy eater, and disposed to 

 throw the grain out of the box, it can be prevented by put- 

 ting a few round cobbles in the bottom, thus compelling 

 him to take his grain slowly. The division between the 

 stalls should always be high enough to prevent the horses 

 from interfering with each other. If windows are near, 

 they should be so high as to prevent any current of air 

 from striking directly. 



