40 PHYSIC, &c. 



a course of physic, is at present so well un- 

 derstood, that little more need be added 

 upon that subject ; excepting the very ne- 

 cessary precaution to avoid cold during these 

 operations,, by a proper attention to the va- 

 riations of the weather, and proportional 

 clothing to the horse : for a cold caught at 

 the season we speak of, and particularly dur- 

 ing a course of physic, by fixing on the eyes 

 or lungs, becomes an- inveterate enemy to 

 sport, and sometimes for the whole winter. 



Six clear days should be allowed between 

 the first and second dose, and the same space 

 between the second and third. The entire 

 course beino' regularlv f^oue through, it will 

 undoubtedly remove every degree of foulness 

 resulting from full feeding at grass : and un- 

 less some palpable delect or latent obstacle 

 indicates the contrary, he will (in little more 

 than a fortnight) by hhjiesh, coat, and spirits^ 

 prove his ability to undertake any moderate 

 chase in which his rider may be inclined to 

 engage. 



Though in the attainment of this state of 

 perfection, much depends upon the care and 

 punctuality of the groom or superinten4(tnty 



