FACE — FAKING 



either from below or behind, being regarded with suspicion 

 as a proof of inflammation either past or present. In cases of 

 trouble from the effects of a blow the horse should be placed 

 in a darkened box or stall, and warm fomentations must 

 be applied to the injury in order to reduce the pain and 

 inflammation. Should there be tenderness it is best not to 

 touch the part with the sponge but to squeeze the water out 

 of it from above the wound so that it can run over the sore 

 place. If the eyelid is cut the wound may require to be 

 stitched up, but this is a delicate operation and is best left to 

 a professional man, as horses are peculiarly averse to having 

 their eyes touched. (See Cataract^ Iris, Ophthalmia, Pupil) 



Face. — The front of the horse's head which extends from 

 the forehead to the muzzle. 



Fainting. — Sometimes, though not often, a horse will 

 faint from the effects of overwork or general weakness. If 

 so there can be no confusing the symptoms with those of 

 epilepsy or megrims, as the animal lies perfectly still, and 

 there is no preliminary shaking of the head. If the tongue is 

 drawn out it will not be re-drawn, the horse lying perfectly 

 still, whilst his pulse is very faint and slow. 



Treatment. — Rinse out the mouth with cold water, and 

 allow the head to hang down lower than the body if it can be 

 managed. Remove the harness, and chafe the legs and ears 

 so as to promote circulation. As soon ^s he can swallow, 

 half a quartern of whisky or some other spirit may be 

 administered, and afterwards if he wishes to drink he may 

 be allowed to do so. 



Faking. — The improper tampering with some part of a 

 horse in order to conceal some fault or fraudulently improve 

 his appearance. (See Beaning, Bishopping.) 



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