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What to do. — In case of dislocation tie a rope to the pastern and 

 pull it forward and a little outward at the same time, the mar, handling 

 the rope standing about a yard from the horse's shoulder ; then anothe" 

 man standing at the stifle shoves the bone back into its place, by pushino 

 toward the horse's flank. It will slip in with a snap. Then put en a 

 high-heeled shoe, the heels raised two inches, and bathe the stifle as con- 

 tinuously as possible with the cooling lotion. No. 12. When the inflam- 

 mation that follows is gone, apply a blister all around the joint, use No. 

 9. Give a long rest. If this does not cure in four or five weeks, a seton 

 may be put in over the joint, running up and down about four inches ; 

 wash it clean once or twice a day with liot water, and leave it in from 

 two to four weeks. When entirely well, replace the shoe with an ordi- 

 nary one. 



DEVICE FOU A STIEl.El) HORSE. 

 Showing the manner of replacing the patella, in case the stifle is thrown out. 



Treatment for sprains of the stifle is the same as prescribed for dislo- 

 cation. Do not omit the high-heeled shoe, and give plenty of rest. If 

 it is a mild case a strong liniment may be effectual ; apply No. 14. The 

 more heroic treatment may be applied when the mild fails. 



II. Hip Lameness and Hipped. 



Lameness and accidents are commonl}' found affecting the hips. The 

 points of the hips often knock against door posts, trees, stakes and posts 

 in the pasture ; and also when falling the hip is often the first point to 

 strike. At such times a point is often broken, or the Avhole hip is knocked 

 down, giving a one-sided appearance to the hips, wiien they are known as 

 hipped. 



Causes. — Ordinary hip lameness is caused by spraining the ligaments 

 or muscles around the joint. It may be done by slipping, falling, being 

 kicked by other horses, etc. 



