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^ilt in water is commonly applied, and it series to allay the 

 (nflammation ; it should be applied whenever the collar is re- 

 moved. Tumors, containing bloody water, frequently rise on 

 the neck. They should be opened immediately, emptied, and 

 kept opened for a few days. The piece must be taken out 

 of the collar, and a safe used. On a hilly road the lower part 

 of the collar often galls the neck seriously, in spite of any 

 alteration in the stuffing. A broad strap attached to the 

 collar, and passing over the windpipe, is a good remedy. 

 The strap should be two inches broad, and drawn tightly 

 enough to keep the collar steady, and make it stand nearly 

 upright. It should be adjusted before the head is put on the 

 bearing reins, and should be worn till the neck is quite sound. 

 A broad breast-band may also be substituted for the neck 

 collar, till the neck and shoulders get well. A horse will pull 

 nearly as well in this as in the collar and hames. When the 

 traces, crupper, or pad, threaten or produce excoriation, they 

 must be kept off by cushions placed behind, before, or at each 

 side of the part injured. 



The back requires nearly as much care as the neck. A new 

 saddle is objectionable for a new horse, particularly when he 

 has to travel far nnder a heavy rider. A tender back may be 

 hardened by frequent use of the saddle and a light weight. 

 The horse may stand saddled in the stable, and saddled when 

 he goes to exercise. When the back is hot, and the skin dis- 

 posed to rise in tumors, the saddle should remain on till the 

 back becomes cool. Slacken the girths, raise the saddle for a 

 moment, and then replace it. Its weight prevents tumors ; 

 excoriation and firing must be treated as on the neck. 

 Always let the pommel of the saddle be dry before it is agaia 



