The importance of providing cleanliness, comfort, pure air and light for the horse
is not always realized.
A horse is out in all kinds of weather from early morning until late at night, kept
at all kinds of work, in the paved street or in the field. To maintain its strength and
vitality and render the greatest service to its owner, the horse should have a comfortable
stall in which to sleep; a stall that is reached by the sunlight during the day, that it may
be properly disinfected; a stall that permits pure, fresh air to reach the animal; and
feeding racks and mangers that may be easily and regularly cleaned.
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that between fifteen and
twenty dollars per year per horse is wasted in feed, which might be prevented by the
use of modern and convenient methods and up-to-date equipment in the stables. If it
were possible to save but $10 to $15 per animal, this would be enough to practically
pay for complete sanitary equipment.
It is estimated that 25 per cent of the annual colt crop is lost, most of which might
be prevented by intelligent treatment of the mare and the new born colt. To give this
proper attention, a box stall is an absolute necessity on every farm where colts are raised.
Proper care and treatment of the horses will quickly repay the owner through their
greater capacity for work, and the added years of service.
