STOCKS. 



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Another advantage is that there is no obstruction between the 

 operatbr and the legs and feet of the animal. 



Ordinary Wooden Stocks. 



Eigure 66 represents an ordinary wooden stock. It is made 

 by fastening four corner posts (6x6 inches) securely to the 

 floor (a) (b) (h). The wooden timbers (i) (j) (k) (1) (m) 

 (n) are firmly nailed or bolted to the comer posts. The horse 

 is led into the stocks and the halter rein fastened to one of the 

 four corner posts (o) . A rope from the floor ring (d) is carried 

 over withers (e) and back across to bottom of opposite post (c) 

 and there secured. 



Ffg. 67. Vinsot's Stocks. 



E. YinsoVs Stocks, 



The apparatus designed and used by E. Vinsot, Mgure 67, 

 is so arranged that the animal may, after being conflned therein. 



