Tip: You can take a coach from Baerlon to Bandar Eban.
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Stable Stalls
Ten stalls stretch along each side of the long stable. Fresh sawdust covers
the wooden planks that make up the floor. The sweet smell of fresh hay
lightly scents the air. At the end of the corridor tall frosted glass
windows that let the pampered equines within enjoy the fresh air and
sunlight. Even the arched beams of the ceiling are free of spider webs;
this is a very well kept stable indeed. The sound of soft words spoken
emerges from one of the stalls.
[ obvious exits: S ]
fetch shovel
You fetch a shovel.
get shovel
You get a shovel.
muck out stables
You lead a horse from the stable and secure it in the corridor.
You enter the stables and stick your shovel into the straw.
You deposit a load of straw and dung into a wheelbarrow.
You can continue to shovel straw.
shovel straw
You gather another shovel of straw and deposit it in the wheelbarrow.
shovel straw
You gather another shovel of straw and deposit it in the wheelbarrow.
You may need to shovel straw a few times until you see the following.
You deposit the last shovelful in the wheelbarrow and cart it off.
You get a bale of straw and spread it over the ground.
You put the horse back into its stable and carefully close the door.
You don't seem to be using a shovel.
You drop a shovel.
You can continue working and groom a horse.
groom horse
You get a horse from its stable and tie it up outside.
You grab a hoof pick and raise the horse's left foreleg.
Working carefully, you pick out the horse's hooves one by one.
Getting a curry comb, you start on the neck, making circular motions.
As you work, you see dirt and loose hairs come to the surface.
Taking a hard brush, you remove the dirt from the horse's coat with short strokes.
You take a soft brush and go over the coat once more, making it shine.
Taking a wet cloth, you clean the horse's eyes and nose.
With a comb and fingers you untangle the horse's mane and tail.
You put the horse back into its stable.
You can continue working and clean the tack.
clean tack
You get a bucket of water and a sponge.
Gathering the tack, you take the bridle and saddle apart.
You rub a sponge onto the saddle soap and start cleaning the bridle.
As you let the bridle dry, you rub saddle soap onto the saddle, cleaning it thoroughly.
You wait until both saddle and bridle are completely dry.
Getting a cloth and some leather oil, you rub it onto the saddle and bridle.
You take the bit and stirrups and scrub them clean in the water.
Finally, you re-assemble the tack and put it back in the tack room.
Right as you finish, the Royal Equerry approaches you.
The Royal Equerry claps you on your back.
The Royal Equerry says 'You've done such a good job, I'll give you the razor gelding no one wants. He's a real handful.'
The Royal Equerry says 'Please treat him with kindness. He's a good horse, if a bit... feisty.'