4f6 SUPPLEMENT. 



the great advantage to be gained in the pro- 

 gress and confirmation of every cure, from 

 the use of an open stable, bay of a barn, or such 

 other proper receptacle, in preference to a 

 very absurd custom, exceedingly common 

 (but more particularly in the metropolis, 

 perhaps from the general want ot room), of 

 continiiiiz a horse bv tlie head, labouiinij 

 under a severe and tedious lamcu'^ss, in 9. 

 stall so very narrow, that it is absolutehj im^ 

 possible for him to enjoy one single extended 

 iTiotion in a state of nature ; his situation is 

 in fact so contracted, that he is rendered in- 

 capable of exerting his powers, or knowing 

 his own strength. He has no room for the 

 most trifling action, but in a compulsive 

 position, and can move from side to side onl\)^ 

 under every restraint and disadvantage. 



To establish and render complete the cure 

 of infirmities proceeding from relaxed, punc* 

 lured, or lacerated tendons, ligamentary 

 lameness, thorn- wounds, or indeed almost 

 any other cause, libert)% under certain li^ 

 mits, (as before described) should have equal 

 weiglit with every other consideration ; and 

 11\ivS can be effected in no one wav so well as 



