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The parts were kept clean, and to-day, the IDth, he was ordered 
for work. The wound was very small, and the horse was other¬ 
wise quite well. 
The history of the disease I will endeavour to furnish youwitli 
at a future period. 
A VALUABLE ADDITION TO OUR STABLE 
ECONOMY. 
Communicated by Mr. Harry Daws. 
Within the last few days a patent has been obtained by 
Mr. Frederick Stacey (late head groom to the Earl of Derby) 
for material improvements in the construction of racks and 
mangers, and also for inventing and manufacturing an important 
and useful article, adapted particularly for the veterinary surgeon, 
as well as the horse proprietor in general, viz. an elastic water- 
bath, or pan for horses" feet. 
The principal features in his improved construction of racks 
and mangers are, the impossibility of the horse wasting any 
food ; the increased comfort when feeding, arising from the pecu¬ 
liar construction of the mangers—the ease with which the rack 
and manger may be entirely removed, so as to present one level, 
plain surface in front of the horse; a most excellent remedy for 
crib-biting, and useful in cases of phrenitis, or any disease in 
which the horse falls or rolls about. 
The elastic water-bath, or foot-pan, is deserving of a greater 
encomium than I can pass upon it. It is so constructed that it 
is either portable, or can be fixed in any stall or situation. If let 
into the ground, level with the floor, nothing more is necessary 
than a plank to cover it, and the stall can be used for ordinary 
purposes. For lamenesses in the feet, requiring cold and moisture, 
I should say that it is unrivalled, and should be found in every 
veterinary surgeon’s establishment. 
These inventions have received the patronage of many noble¬ 
men and gentlemen, and several veterinary surgeons have ex¬ 
pressed their approval of them, and their intention to use them. 
An inspection of the models would be more instructive and 
satisfactory than the reading of this account; therefore I would 
advise any one who feels interested to go and see them. They 
are now on view at Mr. Legrays, coach maker, Weymouth Mews, 
Portland Place, every day from ten till four. 
[I have had the opportunity of inspecting these stable inqirove- 
nients, and have no hesitation in saying that they are most 
valuable.—Y.] 
