PART IX. 



REMEDIES. 

 Hovj to make and appl>j 



GENERAL RULES. Never doctor a horse yourself if you 

 can get professional assistance ; it is bad economy at least. When 

 in doubt as to what medicine would be proper, don't give any. 

 Never give castor oil to a horse. In cases of lameness take care 

 the remedies are applied to the right leg, as mistakes in this 

 respect are often made. Fic/e Special Chapter on Lameness. 



RULE FOR PHYSICING. Unless in emergency, such as colic, 

 the animal must first be fed on hot brctn-mashes until the dung 

 is softened (24 hours is minimum time). Muzzle him the 

 previous night, and give physic early in-morning, followed by 

 drink of lukewarm water and walking exercise, but no food 

 for two hours. Physic acts after 24 hours (sometimes 30), and 

 continues to do so for six or eight hours, during which exer- 

 cise is strictly forbidden. Continue bran-mashes and lukewarm 

 drink till physic has entirely ceased to act. Never give a second 

 dose within seven days of first. Work may usually be resumed 

 three days after the physic has ceased to act. 



SIZE AND MAKE OF BALL. It should not exceed Ifoz. 

 weight, 3 inches in length, or 1 inch diameter. Shape like a 

 sausage. In India when treacle is not procurable, lard can be 

 used for making up balls. Must be wrapped in thin paper, 

 which should be oiled just before use. 



TO GIVE A BALL. Turn horse quietly in his stall till his 

 rump is in a corner. Stand on a chair on hi«!, right side, gently 

 pull tongue out to his right, then press it against lower jaw with 

 your left hand, slipping the ball (held between tips of fingers of 

 right hand) along palate to root of tongue. Let go of ball, with- 

 draw right hand, release tongue, and give a warm drink. Don't 

 pinch the throat, as grooms often do. A balling iron, price 

 Rs. 7-8 in Calcutta, will prevent the arm being bitten. 



TO GIVE A DRENCH. Use a co-w's horn, with its broad end 

 cut obliquely and closed with tin, and small end one inch diameter 



