486 NAVm 0^ THE HOESE. 



pared chalk and a dram of pulverized opium should be added, 

 is very soothing. 



When a horse refuses to eat for too long a time, gruel injec- 

 tions, of one or two quarts at a time, may be used several 

 times a day. 



Sweating Apparatus. — The most speedy and effective method 

 of sweating the horse is to put on him a light set of harness, 

 and fasten three sticks, about two feet and a half long, one 

 across at the collar, one at the back-band, and one at the hij^s. 

 A wagon-cover, or sheets sewed together, is then to be thrown 

 over the horse and pinned around the neck close to the head, 

 and down in front and behind, so that no air can get in or pass 

 out. The cover must come to the ground all around the horse. 

 The sticks are to hold it out from lying close to the body. A 

 cup, or deep saucer, filled with whisky that will burn, is then 

 introduced under the side of the cover and set on fire. Another 

 cup may be introduced under the other side. A great amount 

 of vapor is thus formed, and the most free sweating will be 

 produced, which may be kept up for half an hour or an hour. 

 It may be repeated as often as necessary. After using it, the 

 horse should be rubbed dry and blanketed. This whisky sweat 

 is useful in colds, inflammations, and many chronic diseases. 

 It reduces the pulse, relieves internal congestion, and keeps the 

 skin active. It is particularly valuable in rheumatism or 

 founder, and may be repeated every day. 



