ABOUT STABLES. 123 



be continued up above the top of the lower door and the pin 

 c dispensed with. This is a good arrangement where chil- 

 dren are around. While they can push back the pin and open 

 the door, they are not able to reach to the top of the door 

 and push back the spring. 



Have a place for everything, and, what is of more impor- 

 tance, see that everything is put in its place. Neat and 

 convenient hooks for the stable tools and 

 brushes will save time and temper, aside 

 from keeping everything orderly about 

 the stable. The little illustration speaks 

 for itself. 



Herewith are given the ground plans 

 and elevations of three different stables, 

 in which those contemplating building or 

 altering may find some helpful hints even 

 if the plan is not adopted in full. The stables may be con- 

 structed of whatever material the builder may desire, and as 

 the localities in which this book will be read are so widely 

 separated, and the price of materials consequently so variable, 

 it is impossible to give any accurate estimate of their cost. 

 For the reason that we have not room to give the plans of 

 large general -purpose barns, the plans given are those of 

 stables alone; but the arrangement or suggestions in the 

 drawings may well be followed in planning quarters for 

 horses in large barns. 



There are many people living on small lots and in villages 

 who need stable room for only one horse and perhaps a cow. 

 The stable here shown is an excellent one. The framework 

 of the whole is 1 8 by 25 feet. The carriage room is 9 by 1 8. 

 A foot or two more in its width would not be amiss and 

 would then give space for the carriage, sleigh, lawn-mower, 

 etc., besides room for unhitching in stormy weather and for 



