prejevalsky's horse 



necessary that they should be mixed well, applied hot (as a 

 rule), and kept moist. The various illustrations which appear 

 will show how poultices should be secured when placed on 

 different parts of the body. The poultice boot, which is made 



Poulticing Breast. 



Poultice Boot. 



of canvas nailed on to a piece of board and laced up the 

 cannon bone, is of great assistance when the hoofs have to be 

 poulticed, as unless there is a piece of wood under the foot the 

 poultice is liable to work up the leg, and the affected place 

 derives no benefit. In using this boot the poultice should 

 first be placed inside, and then the horse's foot, the boot being 

 then laced up so that it will remain in its position. By using 

 this boot a poultice can be kept moist for hours. (See Bran, 

 Linseed, Mustard?) 



Prejevalsky's Horse. — This breed was discovered some 

 thirty years ago by the Russian traveller, Prejevalsky, in the 

 Great Gobi Desert of Mongolia. They are considered by 

 many scientists to be a naturally wild species, nearly allied to 



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