stabling

American

[stey-bling] / ˈsteɪ blɪŋ /

noun

accommodation for horses or other draft or farm animals in a stable.
stables stable collectively.

stabling British

/ ˈsteɪblɪŋ /

noun

stable buildings or accommodation

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Etymology

Origin of stabling

First recorded in 1475–85; stable ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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It was a "perfect place" for them because it had a paddock and stabling for their horses, but they soon realised the bulldozers were heading their way.

From BBC

It has offered to fund off-season stabling at Pleasanton and to write races that better fit the makeup of Northern California horses.

From Los Angeles Times

She said: "I have 12 horses to look after - four of them are elderly and require stabling most nights."

From BBC

Churchill Downs has suspended him for two years and the New York Racing Association has indefinitely suspended him from stabling and racing at Saratoga, Belmont and Aqueduct.

From Seattle Times

Soon after, Churchill Downs announced it was suspending Baffert for two years through spring 2023, prohibiting the seven-time Derby winner from stabling or racing at tracks owned by Churchill Downs Inc.

From Seattle Times

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