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are not lessened, or should they return with exercise, 

 bUster, and, as a last resource, firing generally absorps 

 the fluid, reduces the swellings, and prevents any re- 

 appearance of the disease. 



Lameness in the Stifle. 



In cases of this kind, which are of rare occurrence, 

 except from Spavin or a kick from another horse, fo- 

 mentations, rest, and bleeding, will be found the most 

 efficient remedies. 



String-Halt, or Spring-Halt, 



Is a peculiar and involuntary catching up of the 

 hind lei;- higher than is necessary for the ordinary mo- 

 tion of the horse. No cure has ever been discovered 

 for it, but this may arise from the precise cause and 

 nature of the infirmity being involved in some obscu- 

 rity : fortunately, however, no injury accrues to the 

 horse from it, although its appearance is ugly. 



^ Capped Hock, 



Is not generally accompanied with lameness, but 

 the appearance is very unsightly. It is usually found 

 in horses given to kicking, hence all afflicted with 

 capped hocks are regarded with a suspicious eye. It is 

 sometimes occasioned by not allowing the animal a 

 sufficient bed or fitter. Blisters are the most effectual 

 remedies, although when the swellings have become 

 very large and callous they cannot be removed. 



