94 THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY. 



The limb affected is moved carefully, and bent with 

 great reluctance. Chronic rheumatism is the conse- 

 quence of the former ; especially when it has been 

 seated in the loins and fore-quarters. Sometimes both 

 are aifected together, and the animal is unwiUing to 

 lie down, from the pain attending his rising. 



Cure. — Purges are often administered; and the 

 application of strong camphorated, ammonia embroca- 

 tions or ointments ; gentle exercise, and a moderate 

 degree of warmth kept up in the system. When the 

 purge has taken effect, the following may be given for 

 three nights : — 



Sulphur - - _ _ 2 drachms, 

 Assafcetida - - - - IJ drachms, 

 Ginger - _ _ _ 1 drachm, 



Soap - - - - - 2 drachms, 

 mixed into a ball with treacle or honey. 



Ammonia - - - - 5 drachms, 

 Camphor - - - - 6 drachms, 

 Oil of Turpentine - - 1 ounce, 



Hog's Lard - - - 6 ounces, 



will give relief to the parts affected, by rubbing it well 

 in frequently. A brush may be used very properly, 

 as friction is found beneficial at times 



DIARRHOEA. 



This disorder afflicts many horses on the slightest ex- 

 ertion, which proceeds from their bowels not having a 

 sufficient space to perform the functions of nature, in 

 'Consequence of their bodies being formed narrow and 



