HORSES: THEIR POINTS AND MANAGEMENT 



THE UTILITY OF BANDAGES. 



The bciu'iicial inlluences lollowini^ the use of bandages on 

 the lower ])ortions of tlie hmbs of horses are too well known to 

 require further remarks. They are not only of value as a 

 medium of support whilst the animal is in the stable and at 

 exercise, but also serve for the conservation of energy in 

 tendons, etc., that are weakened through overwork, or injured 

 by being overstretched, etc. 



Both cotton and linen bandages are sold, but the most 

 useful bandages yet brought to the writer's notice are the 

 " Sandown Patent Fleecy Horse Bandages," manufactured by 

 the Sandown Company, Stamford Street, Nottingham. The 

 advantages claimed for these are that they do not leave any 

 marks on the leg ; do not slip ; are non-tearable ; allow free 

 circulation, and are specially useful for holding w^ater and 

 medicated fomentations. 



No. I Quality is two yards long and has a cotton fleece, 

 and No. 2 Quality has a woollen fleece, with a length of two and 

 a half yards. Special widths are made for ponies. The quality 

 first named is suitable for hunting, polo, racing, and the appli- 

 cation of cold water, whereas No. 2 is better for hot w^ater, 

 travelling and stable use, etc. These bandages are sold at 5s. 

 and 7s. 6d. per set respectively. 



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