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THE DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



CURB 



Is a sprain or injury of the straight ligament of the 

 hock, causing enlargement of the joint. It is apt to cause 

 lameness in young horses, and, when of fresh origin, in 

 horses of any age. But when of long standing, and merely 

 the result of former disease, lameness rarely ensues. The 

 form of hock the reverse of that liable to thorough-pin 

 is the one predisposed to curb. 



Fig. 18. Curb. 



Fig. 19. India-rubber bandage for 

 keeping wet cloths on Curb. 



Remedy. — Foment; lead acetate solution ; refrigerants. 

 Counter-irritants ; mercuric or iodide ointment ; charges 

 (plasters). High heeled shoe; no toe pieces. Rest for 

 several months, especially in young horses. 



CORNS 



Are bruises of the secreting sole. They occur almost 

 invariably on the inside heel of the fore feet, and are 



Fig. 80. Old Corn. Fig. 81. New Corn. Fig. 82. Test for Corns. 



caused by bad shoeing. They are not horn tumors, but 



