COST OF STABLE UTENSILS. 



49 



£2 6 



For the use of the stable itself, the list I have 

 given under the head of ' Stable Requisites ' will 

 suffice. 



Forks. — Stable forks are often made far too 

 sharp. They are, when so, dangerous, and especially 

 so in the hands of a careless groom. They should 

 be blunt-pointed, and not too long in the handle. 

 They cost about 3 s. 



Brooms. — Bass-brooms are the best for stable 

 use, as they penetrate every crevice, and wear well. 

 Their price is about 2 s. 



Birch - brooms. — Birch - brooms answer well 

 enough for the rougher, outside work, and cost 

 about 3 s. per dozen. 



Shovel. — A stable shovel is also a necessity. 

 Price 3 s. 6d. 



