l6 MY HORSE ; MY LOVE 



liver, heart, kidneys or other interior organs, I could assure 

 him that his fears were groundless, and that his horses 

 could be cured. Every one of them is now at work, and 

 as well as ever.' 



Is it possible to mend a broken leg ? 



'It depends somewhat upon the locality of the break, 

 and the value of the horse. I had a valuable mare 

 hanging in the "cradle" for four months, having set her 

 leg, put it in splints, and covered it with a plaster-of-Paris 

 jacket. When the inevitable stiffness had worn off, she 

 trotted as well as ever; but the cure, of course, required 

 the greatest care, and was attended by very great expense 

 as well as much discomfort, not suffering, to the mare 

 on account of her enforced position.' 



But it was well worth the trouble, was it not? Other 

 animals are always killed, I understand. 



' Not always. A year ago I set the broken leg of a little 

 calf, which has now grown into a fine heifer, and indicates 

 in no way her previous misfortune. A valuable dog should 

 never be shot for a broken leg when there is a chance to 

 save him. Many a dog's leg I have set, and every time 

 have gained a warm, true friend. 



