. This small instrument is made entirely of iron, and riveted firmly to the head-stall. It answers the threefold pur- pose, to prevent biting, crib- biting, and wind-sucking. All of the foregoing are bad hab- its for horses, for which there is no effectual cure, but in adopting the use of the above implement. The Crib Biter. The Stable Is an important matter connected with the proper manage- ment of horses. This should be as much as possible of a uniform temperature, cool in summer, warm in winter, and al- ways clean, dry, and well-ventilated. But no air must be allowed to blow directly upon t
. This small instrument is made entirely of iron, and riveted firmly to the head-stall. It answers the threefold pur- pose, to prevent biting, crib- biting, and wind-sucking. All of the foregoing are bad hab- its for horses, for which there is no effectual cure, but in adopting the use of the above implement. The Crib Biter. The Stable Is an important matter connected with the proper manage- ment of horses. This should be as much as possible of a uniform temperature, cool in summer, warm in winter, and al- ways clean, dry, and well-ventilated. But no air must be allowed to blow directly upon the animal. The horse is a na- tive of a warm climate, and ought to be well protected against cold. The stable should be neither too light nor too dark, nor must the light ever be admitted before the eye of the horse. For judicious and extended arrangement of stables, and man- agement of horses, the inquiring reader is referred to Stewart* i Stable Economy.
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