PREFACE 



TiliS little book is founded on a reasoned experi 

 ence of many years as a veterinarian. It treats of 

 the construction of private stables for the gentleman, 

 the " Club," the farm, the livery, and the railroad ; 

 of the care of horses in health, — dietetics, regimen, 

 and hygiene; of carriages and harness, and how to 

 take care of them. All is elucidated in such a way, 

 that no one need plead ignorance as to the duties of 

 grooms and the requirements of the stable, — the 

 quantity and quality of food the horse requires, and 

 how to prepare it, together with the effects which may 

 be expected. 



Knowing well the general want of economy in 

 most of our stables, a guide or preceptor will not be 



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