408 TRICK HORSES. 



BONE SPA VIN. 



One-half pound of blood root ; i quart of al- 

 cohol ; 2 oz. tannin ; J^ Ib. alum. Mix and let 

 stand. Shaking several times a day till the 

 strength is all in the alcohol, and bathe the 

 spavin twice a day, rubbing with the hand. 



FOR WINDGALLS. 



Olive oil 2 oz. ; nitric acid, J^ oz. Rub as 

 much in every day, or every second or third day, 

 as will bear without starting the hair. 



FOR INFLAMED SWELLINGS OR LAMED 

 SHOULDERS. 



Equal parts oil amber, oil spike, gum camphor, 

 and ether. Should be shaken well before using, 

 and well rubbed in with the hand. 



