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Along with the foot baths give large doses (four ounces) of saltpeter in 

 a pint of water four times in 24 hours. If the horse Hes down put a good 

 poultice in a sack and tie to each foundered foot. 



A Good Way to Doctor a Horse's Feet. This Treat- 

 ment Should Not Be Overdone. 



Galls. 



Great care should be taken especially with tender horses to see that the 

 harness, collar or saddle does not cause sores by friction. A gall is like a 

 water blister at first, and when the skin breaks, the hair, dirt and sweat work- 

 ing into it will cause a bad sore. It is often called a "sit fast." When the 

 callous forms it generally remains as a permanent bunch. 



