THE RACEHORSE IN TRAINING. 
CHAPTER I. 
THE TRAINING STABLES. 
Introduction—-Scope and design of the work—The training stables—The buildings 
described—Tile roof recommended—The loose-boxes, stalls, and partitions— 
Corn and hay stores ; screening the corn—Windows and airholes—Boxes and 
stalls both necessary, and why—Disposal of the manure—Supply of water— 
The pavement ; its material and slope—Drains condemned—The yard. 
BEFORE proceeding to give the results of my experience for 
the last thirty years as a trainer and for many years previously 
as a jockey, it will possibly be some convenience to the 
reader to sketch shortly the plan followed in the different 
chapters. 
First, in precedence, and deservedly so—as on the hygienic 
principles upon which they are built and conducted so much 
of success or failure depends—will be treated the Stables, 
and their interior economy, with a glance at some of the 
casualties arising from neglect of salutary rules in this 
important department. 
Next will come remarks upon that very interesting subject, 
Condition. It is one that deserves a separate notice, for on 
none is there more divergence of opinion and, it may be 
added, general misconception. 
In their proper order will follow observations on the 
Training-ground, and on the vital and arduous work of 
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