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curve, so little to be noticed that, when viewed from 

 behind, it cannot be observed. 



REMEDIES. The first application should be cold, 

 evaporating lotions, frequently used. These to con- 

 sist of 



Spirit of wine ... 2 ounces, 

 Vinegar .... 2 ounces, 

 Water ..... 2 ounces. 



This to be often applied until the inflammation has 

 subsided. Should the swelling and lameness continue, 

 a blister of cantharides, or an ointment of biniodide 

 of mercury should be applied. If these fail in re- 

 storing the animal to soundness, then the firing irons 

 should be used, followed up by a blister ; after 

 which purgatives must be administered. The follow- 

 ing should be made up in the form of a ball, and 

 given : 



Barbadoes aloes ... 5 drachms, 

 Castile soap .... 3 drachms, 

 Oil of caraways . . . 12 drops. 



Long-continued rest is sometimes necessary in 

 cases of curb, without which the lameness is liable to 

 return upon the horse being worked. 



Horses that have, or have had curb, are decidedly 

 unsound. 



STRING HALT. 



This complaint consists of a convulsive or twitch- 

 ing action in one or more of the legs, and so evident 

 is it in some subjects that it is perceptible to any one, 

 however inexperienced he may be in the action of 

 horses, but in other cases it is only observable when 

 the animal is made to wheel or turn round quickly and 

 set back. It is a complaint almost always confined to 

 the hind legs, although in a few solitary instances it 



