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RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



The stocks are 8 feet high, but can be easily made lower if 

 necessary. A table can be operated in a" 10x12 stall, though 

 12x12 is better. 



This table is also arranged for shoeing. A 5-inch plank can 

 be easily removed at the bottom of the table, giving shoer access 

 to the feet, while feet are held steady by ropes and the ratchet 

 shafts. 



Directions for Operating the Table. 



If a kind, gentle horse, lead him up close to the padded 

 side of the table, and if a stubborn horse, pull him up by means 

 of the rope ratchet shaft and force him around to the table by 



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Fig. 214. Kyle Bros. Operating Table, Horizontal Position, with 

 Horse Confined Ready for Operation. 



the swinging bar of the stocks, or by the rope and ratchet shaft, 

 then apply the girths and hobbles. Take up the slack in the 

 hobble chains, then proceed to tilt the table. 



Figure 214 represents the table in horizontal position, with 

 horse secured ready for operation. Observe the arrangement 

 of the lash rope, body girths and hobble strap chains. 



The most attractive feature of the Kyle Bros, operating 

 table is that it is possible for one man to confine and place a full 

 grown horse in position for operation. 



