BRIDOON— BROKEN KNEES 



corners of the mouth, as if it hangs loosely the horse is not 

 under proper control, whilst if too tight it injures the lips. 

 Lastly, the throat lash nriust only be tight enough to keep 

 the bridle in its place; if it is buckled up too close it interferes 

 with the animal's breathing, and is a source of discomfort to 

 him. (See Bits, Bitting?) 



Bridoon. — The snaffle bit which is worn by some horses in 

 addition to the ordinary bit. It is attached by reins of its 

 own to a hook in the pad, as in the case of a bearing-rein. 

 (See Bearing-rein.) 



Brisket is the name of the part situated at the lowest 

 portion of the chest above the elbows. 



Brittle Hoofs are the result of an insufficient supply 

 of oil in the horse, and may be the result of fever. An 

 excellent homely dressing to apply is an ointment 

 derived from mutton fat, which may be used on 

 the walls and soles. (See Mutton Fat.) 



Broken Knees, though not invariably associ- 

 ated with unsoundness and a liability on the part 

 of their possessors to fall, are always unsightly, 

 and may reasonably be regarded as a potential 

 source of weakness and accident. Of course, the 

 importance of this blemish depends upon the 

 nature and severity of the injury. 



Treatment. — If the tissues are exposed, and still 



more if the joint is so cut that the knee grease 



begins to run, the services of a professional man 



should be sought for without delay, and in bad 



cases the patient should be placed in slings. In 



severe cases the horse should not be allowed to 



'^e1ght° walk a yard further than is positively necessary ; 



Bandage, y^^^ jj^ mild cases he can be taken home and 



attended to. To commence with, the wound should be 



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