This room is a desirable adjunct to the saddle room, especially to that of a large stable. In it all washing, brushing, and cleaning of hunting things should be done. It should, if practicable, have a constant supply of water.

Drying Room

In large stables it is convenient to have a room set apart for drying clothing and gear, for which object it should have a fireplace and hot water pipes arranged for drying purposes. This room may contain cupboards for storing clothing, bandages, etc.

Wash Box

This room or building, which is used for the washing of carriages, should be covered over, preferably with glass, so that it may be well lighted by day; paved with some waterproof material, such as cement-concrete; and supplied, if practicable, with abundance of water under sufficient pressure for the employment of a hose. It should be provided with ample artificial light for night work.

Forge

Every large stable should have a well-appointed forge in which the horses' feet can be attended to without incurring the delay and inconvenience of sending the animals to a smithy. There will very rarely be any trouble in arranging to get a blacksmith to come and work in the forge, where he should find everything ready at hand. The great advantage of this accommodation depends on the fact that it is impossible to fit a shoe - especially an ordinary heavy shoe - as accurately cold, as it is to fit it hot.

Litter Shed

For drying straw litter in wet weather, it is well to have an open shed with a movable protection for any side against which the rain may beat. In fine weather it will be best to dry the bedding in the open air.

Weighing Machine

In large stables it is often a great convenience to have at the gateway a machine for weighing loads of hay, straw, carrots, etc. Bags of oats will generally be weighed one by one with ordinary weights and scales.