FREE ACTION— FRIGHT 



decided that an attempt at curing him is to be made he 

 will be kept there for at least a couple of months. Until 

 the arrival of a veterinary surgeon, the seat of injury should 

 be interfered with as little as possible, but if the animal is 

 suffering great pain, cloths soaked in very cold water may 

 be gently applied from time to time, and if the skin is not 

 broken the addition of a little vinegar to the water may assist 

 in granting relief (See Fomentations^ Nursing; Slings.) 



Free Action is exactly the reverse of round action, as it 

 represents plenty of propelling power behind, and the proper 

 use of the shoulders. A free mover, in fact, uses his shoulders. 



Free Action. 



knees, pasterns, stifles, and hocks to the best advantage when 

 he moves, and gets his fore-feet well out in front of him. 

 (See Propelling Power, Round Action?) 



Fright. — Some very serious accidents have occurred 

 through a horse suddenly taking fright and bolting, and 

 hence it is never safe for a driver or rider to become careless 



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