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heat of the iron. And it is no less astonish- 

 ing that, in the present age of equestrian sa- 

 gacity and penetration, few can be found 

 Avhose reason will sufficiently demonstrate the 

 absolute necessity of time and rest to restore 

 the tone of a relaxed muscle or tendon ; a 

 system of knowledge as clear as any mecha- 

 nical principle that can be produced. When 

 the horse has continued in the stable, under 

 the treatment here mentioned, for a fort- 

 night, he should, if in the winter, have his 

 liberty in a large stable or barn where he 

 will, by a natural attention to his own ease 

 and safety, (unless hurried, driven, or dis- 

 turbed, which should be prevented) suffi- 

 ciently guard the injured part. On the con- 

 trary, if in the summer he should be turned 

 into a pasture alone, and at a distance from 

 other horses where he cannot, by their neigh- 

 ings, be excited to any exertion of spirit or 

 extravagance that may occasion a relapse. 

 But, in either case, if the enlargement of the 

 part (that generally attends) does not sub- 

 side, and the lameness bear visible marks of 

 amendment, so soon as may reasonably be 

 expected, take the horse up, and imme- 

 diately apply the following liquid blister, 



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