STABLE VICES. 



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Fio, 15. — Stall for a Biter, 



a ring in the head of the stall, or in the head-post on the left 

 side, and proceed backward to the heel-post, where it is se- 

 cured. This enables the man to draw the head close up to 

 the ring, and to keep it there, till grain or water is delivered, 

 till the horse can be bridled, muzzled, harnessed, or dressed. 

 Of course the head is to be released, after the man leaves the 

 stall ; but the rope remains in place, attached to the halter, 

 and ready for use. 



A muzzle alone is often sufficient to deter some horses from 

 biting ; or attempting to bite. These do not require to be tied 

 up when under stable operations. But some, though muzzled, 

 will strike a man to the ground ; for these there is no remedy 

 but tying up. 



Kicking. — This vice is not so common as that of biting ; 

 but it is much more dangerous, and the mischief is not so 

 easily avoided. Some strike only at horses, and never attempt 

 to injure persons. These have little chance of doing harm 

 when placed in the end stall of a single-headed stable, where 



