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average conditions, the single stall is very satisfactory. 
The usual dimensions are five feet wide and ten feet deep 
from the front of the manger back. This will give enough 
depth that the horses will not kick one another. The 
mangers should be made in a convenient manner, which 
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will necessitate them not being too deep, so that the hay 
can be easily reached and so the bottom will not fill up 
with hay, moldy grain, and similar material. Board 
floors in the stalls over the regular concrete floor are 
usually preferred. 
Sanitary conditions as influenced by drainage, light, and 
ventilation are often overlooked. These points are es- 
sential in insuring health. Protection against drafts is 
often neglected. The horse does not require an especially 
warm barn under average conditions, but it does need 
one that is protected from drafts, as such will cause colds, 
especially when the horse is warm. 
All horse barns should be accompanied by paddocks or 
