DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 255 



Chorea is more liable to develop in horses of a highly 

 nervous temperament. 



Treatment. — If noticed in the first stages, give: 



Powdered Nux Vomica }A pound. 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre ]/2 pound. 



Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful three times a day 

 in soft food. Rub him over the back and hips with the white 

 liniment twice a day. If in good condition, give him a 

 physic drench of 



Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 



Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 



Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 



9. Stringhalt. 



Stringhalt derives its name from the peculiar manner in 



which the horse acts. 



Fig. 35. — Attitude Assumed When Affected with Stringhalt. 



Causes. — It is the result of some affection of the nerves 

 which supply the part affected, but really what part of the 

 nerves has never been positively ascertained. Horses of 

 highly nervous temperament are more frequently attacked. 

 The application to the legs of severe blisters which irritate 



