no THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY 



cures : the work is interesting, and well worthy of 

 serious attention ; especially as very slight causes will 

 bring on an attack of this often very fatal complaint. 



As horses are generally very costive, the following 

 purgative drench is recommended : — 



Barbadoes Aloes - - - 8 drachms. 

 Soap - - - - - 4 drachms, 

 Ginger - - - - 3 drachms. 



Oil of Anniseed - - - 30 drops, 

 Treacle _ - - - 2 ounces, 



mixed after this manner — having beat together the 

 aloes, soap, and ginger, and formed them into an elec- 

 tuary with the treacle and oil of anniseed, add to the 

 whole a pint of warm water. This he considers suffi- 

 cient for any moderate- sized horse. 



A clyster is to be thrown up at the same time, com- 

 posed of 



Olive Oil > - - - 8 ounces. 

 Water Gruel (warm) - - 2 quarts. 



The diet during this period is to consist of bran- 

 mashes ; oatmeal-gruel mixed with milk, or some sweet 

 green clover, may be allowed, if the jaws will admit 

 of it. 



The muscles of the head, jaws, neck, and back, must 

 be rubbed with this liniment : — 



Oil of Turpentine - - 4 drachms. 



Liquid Ammonia - - - 4 drachms. 

 Mustard . - . - 2 ounces. 

 Olive Oil - - - - 2 quarts. 

 Two or three sheep-skins just stripped from the ani- 

 mals while it is yet warm, must then be thrown over 

 the body of the horse ; this, by increasing perspiration, 

 quickly relaxes the muscles. 



If nicking be the cause, cut the sections still deeper, 

 and stimulate the wounded parts actively. When 



