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noses. This can be effectually prevented by nailing two or three 

 bars across the upper part of the crib from the back to the front. 

 The hitching ring should be on the off or farther side, to prevent the 

 strap from being'caught by the foot. If the horse is a greedy eater, 

 and disposed to throw the grain out of the box, it can be prevented 

 by putting a few round cobbles in the bottom, thus compelling him 

 to take his grain slowly. • The division between the stalls should al- 

 ways be high enough to prevent' the horses from interfering with 

 each other. If windows are near, they should be so high as to pre- 

 vent any current of air from striking directly. 



