Horses collected from provinces were fed in horse boxes or Maki (ryomaki and kintomaki [pasture where animals were sent to graze]) under the direct control of Meryo, and were also fed in the Kinai region (provinces surrounding Kyoto and Nara) and surrounding provinces by orders given to such provinces.
諸国から集められた馬は馬寮直轄の厩舎や牧（寮牧・近都牧）で飼養したり、畿内及び周辺諸国に命じて飼養させた。