17^ MODERN BLACKSMITHINa 



himself. Talk to him; pat him; give him a handful 

 of oats or salt. But if there is no time to wait pass a 

 chain or rope around his neck and pull him along with 

 another horse. This done once all there is needed, in 

 most cases, is to pass the rope around and the horse 

 will start. It is no use trying to whip a balking horse, 

 because balking horses are generally horses of more 

 than common spirit and determination, and they will 

 resent abuse every time. Kindness, patience and 

 perseverance are the best remedies. 



RATTLE-SNAKE BITE 



When a horse has been bitten by a rattlesnake, 

 copperhead, or other venomous serpent, give the fol- 

 lowing: One-half teaspoonful of hartshorn, i pint 

 whisky, ^ pint of warm water. Mix well and give 

 one dose. Repeat in one hour if not relieved. Burn 

 the wound at once with a hot iron, and keep a sponge 

 soaked in ammonia over the wound for a couple of 

 hours. 



HOOF OINTMENT 



Rosin, 4 ounces; bees wax, 4 ounces; pine tar, 4 

 ounces; fish oil, 4 ounces; mutton tallow, 4 ounces. 

 Mix and apply once a day. 



PURGATIVE 



Aloes, 3 drams; gamboge, 2 drams; ginger, i dram; 

 gentian, i dram; molasses, enough to combine the 



