1 6 THROUGH STABLE AND SADDLE-ROOM. 



them in hot weather by means of blinds or screens, 

 and in winter the maximum of lisfht is secured. 



The windows of a stable should be made to fit 

 very carefully and well, and should be arranged so 

 as to take out altogether if required, and to open 

 on a pivot rather than by means of the ordinary 

 cords and pulleys, which latter are for ever getting 

 out of order. A lattice window is to my way of 

 thinking preferable to one made of large squares 

 of glass ; the glass used may be either plain, or 

 ground, or coloured. Stable windows are con- 

 stantly getting broken, and the lattice windows are 

 very much more easily and cheaply repaired than 

 the others ; and where there is ample light to be 

 obtained, I should prefer their adoption, and I like 

 their appearance better. Where there is a diffi- 

 culty in procuring sufficient light by reason of 

 surrounding buildings, etc., the ordinary modern 

 style is of course necessary. 



There should, however, be not less than one 

 window to every three horses, unless it be an extra 

 large one. If it is necessary to have the windows 

 placed, on the side of the stable which faces the 

 horses, they should be arranged so as to be as high 

 up as they can be conveniently situated, and must 

 then be opened by means of cords or a wand made 

 for the purpose; but wherever they may be, the side 



