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A. Eighteen inches of a light chain attached 

 to a broad felt-lined strap, which is buckled above 

 the hind fetlock, is often effectual, as the horse 

 hits himself when he commences to kick. 



If this plan fails a strong, leather, felt-lined 

 strap should be buckled above each hind fetlock, 

 with a strong, short chain connecting the two 

 straps. The horse can lie down and get up with- 

 out difficulty, but he cannot kick with either leg. 



Q. If a horse is apt to bite when being dressed, 

 how should he be treated ? 



A. Much depends upon the man who grooms 

 it ; but if he cannot manage the animal other- 

 wise it may either be racked up, or muzzled, or 

 a wooden bit put in his mouth, the latter being 

 made the thickness of a stable-fork, or a sidestick 

 fastened to the head-collar, and roller (which 

 must be worn) which is changed to either side 

 of the horse as required. 



Q. Can any treatment be suggested for wind- 

 suckers ? 



A. In some cases a broad strap round the 

 throat is effectual, the drawback to it being the 

 wearing away of the mane behind the ears. A 

 triangular piece of metal encased in leather is 

 often attached, which projects into the angle 

 between the jaws, and hinders the horse from 

 arching his neck to suck in the wind. 



In determined cases the surest preventative is 

 a hollow bit open at both ends with numerous 

 holes in the front side, so that when the horse 

 sucks in the air it escapes through the open ends. 

 The bit must be worn constantly except when 

 feeding, and continual care must be exercised to 

 see that the bit is kept clean and does not get 



