LAR YNX — LEAPING 



the soreness of throat, which is often great, it is difficult, even 

 if it were wise, to give him medicine, but he may be made to 

 inhale the vapour of hot water, either in a plain state or that 

 to which some opium or iodine has been added. Foment the 

 throat with hot water applied by means of hot cloths, and 

 during the intervals of fomentations apply either linseed 

 poultices, or tow which has been soaked in hot oil. (See 

 Inhaling^ Larynx, Nursing, Prescriptions^ 



Larynx. — The opening connecting the back of the mouth 

 with the trachea, the movements of which control the voice. 

 (See Internal Organs^ 



Laxatives are the forms of foods or medicines which act 

 mildly upon the bowels. In the former, amongst others, are 

 included apples, bran mashes, carrots, clover, grass, gruel, 

 linseed tea, parsnips, turnips, sanfoin, vetches, etc., which 

 see, also Medicines. 



Lead. — See Poisons. 



Leading Fore-leg. — See Canter. 



Leading Horses. — When horses are being led along the 

 road they should be taken along on the off side so as to meet 

 any approaching vehicles on the latter's side of the road, 

 and should always be led close to the curb. This arrange- 

 ment, however, is not practicable in crowded thoroughfares, 

 but is the safest and best one all the same, as it prevents 

 the horse being frightened by a conveyance which may 

 suddenly come up close behind him. (See Exercise, Rule of 

 the Road.) 



Lean Head is one in which the muscles, blood-vessels, 

 and bony protuberances show up distinctly. It is also neatly 

 formed and its skin is fine. 



Leaping. — See Schooling a Jumper. 



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