THUMPS. 



CHAPTER XV. 



THUMPS. 



AN internal working, heaving, or thumping of the 

 flank, occasioned by excessive fatigue, probably causing 

 some derangement of the heart-functions, but is seldom 

 attended with immediate serious results. A horse with 

 reasonable care may last with them a long time, and only 

 show the distress when overworked. No absolute cure for 

 it. His work should be so regulated as not to create too 

 much oppression, and when attacked feed to be given as 

 in heaves. 



