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Nakul stud farm in Haryana gets it's name from one of the characters of Mahabharat named Nakul (one of the five Pandava brothers). He was considered as one of the best horse-riders in mythology. A stable is a building in which livestock, especially horses, are kept. It most commonly means a building that is divided into separate stalls for individual animals. There are many different types of stables in use today such as the American barn which is a large barn with a door each end and individual stalls inside or free standing stables with the classic top and bottom opening doors. The term "stable" is also used to describe a group of animals kept by one owner, regardless of housing or location. The exterior design of a stable can vary widely, based on climate, building materials, historical