92 ON LAMENESS. 



STRAIN of the SHEATH of the TENDONS. 



This will probably be better understood by 

 the common term of strain in the back sinews, 

 which generally shews itself on the back part 

 of the leg above the fetlock. Vide plate 8, Jig. 

 1, /. B. 



It may be brought on by sudden and vio- 

 lent exertion, or by a blow from the toe of the 

 hind foot, which accident often occurs in hunt- 

 ing over heavy land, in which case the fore leg 

 is prevented from extricating itself in time to 

 avoid the toe of the hind leg. 



The injury very rarely exists in the tendon 

 itself, but is more commonly confined to the 

 sheath which surrounds it. Camphorated spirits 

 of wine well rubbed on the part affected, and a 

 moderately tight bandage dipt in cold water, 

 will effect a cure, if applied immediately. 



But 



