206 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



wound, some lint compresses soaked in a solution of 

 chloride of zinc, of the strength of one scruple to the 

 pint of water, and continue this treatment until a cure 

 is effected. 



SPEEDY CUT. 



If the skin be not broken, and the parts merely 

 bruised, apply some lint compresses, soaked in a solu- 

 tion of one part of tincture of arnica to six parts of 

 cold water, and over this tie some oiled silk. Never 

 again, unless there was sufficient cause for the horse 

 hitting his leg, allow him to go out without a regular 

 speedy-cutting boot, padded with india rubber. 



STRAINS. 



Notwithstanding all that has been asserted to the 

 contrary, there can be no doubt that when a muscle, 

 tendon, or ligament is said to be strained, it has really 

 been stretched beyond its proper limits. The fibres of 

 the muscles, tendons, &c., are undoubtedly ruptured 

 in addition, and an extravasation of blood and serum 

 brought about during the violence. And this is what 

 gives rise to the tumefaction and tenderness consequent 

 on a strain. 



STRAIN OF THE SHOULDER. 



It is but very seldom that horses are strained in the 

 shoulder ; but when it does occur, it is easily detected 



