CRACKED HEELS. 83 



The application of a little fresh butter or glycerine 

 will tend to prevent the heels from becoming chapped. 

 ]f they become rough and inflamed, oxide of zinc oint- 

 ment may be applied with great advantage ; or a little 

 of the following 



Goulard's extract ... ... 1 part. 



Glycerine, cream, or oil ... ... 4 parts. 



(See Veterinary Notes for Horse Oivners.) 



Hand-rubbing the legs is a beneficial practice with the 

 generality of stabled horses ; for it not alone tends to 

 prevent stagnation of blood in the legs and feet, but 

 also, by the pressure exerted, promotes absorption of 

 any effusions that may be present about the back 

 tendons and suspensory ligaments. 



Trimming the Mane and Tail. The mane may be 

 trimmed by pulling out the longest locks, a little at a 

 time, having previously twisted them round the fore- 

 finger or a stick. If this annoys the horse, the long 

 ends may be divided by running a half shut scissors 

 backwards and forwards across them, in the same 

 manner as hair-dressers trim ladies' hair. The ends are 

 held in the left hand, while the right uses the scissors. 



A space about an inch and a half broad should be 

 cut out of the mane, just behind the ears, for the passage 

 of the head-stall of the bridle. 



The practice of hogging the mane is confined to 

 ponies. 



A switch tail may be trimmed in the same manner as 

 the mane. 



It is not the fashion to bang the tails of Arabs; a fine 



