CANTHARIDES — CAPPED ELBOWS 



that he leads with the off fore-leg, his feet come to the 

 eround as follows : first the near hind-lesr, then the off hind- 

 and near fore-leg simultaneously, and lastly the off fore-leg. 

 Then the three-time movement is repeated, from which it 

 will be seen that the leading leg does most of the work, and 

 therefore it is a relief to the horse if the rider makes him 

 change it after a while. If it is necessary to turn a horse in 

 a circle when he is cantering, such as is the case at shows, it 

 is desirable that the leading leg should be the outside one, 

 else there is a chance of his crossing his feet and coming 

 down. (See Action^ 



Cantharides. — See Spanish Fly. 



Cantle. — The cantle of a saddle is the highest part at 

 the back. (See Saddle.) 



Capillaries. — Minor blood - vessels connected with the 

 arteries. (See Arteries, Heart, Veins.) 



Capped Elbows are swellings on the elbow, caused by 

 the heel pressing against the elbow when the horse lies down. 



Capped Elbow. Elbow Boot (to prevent capped elbow). 



The application of tincture of iodine may succeed in reducing 

 • them ; but sometimes they are removed by the knife. If so, 

 this is the work of a professional man. 



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