178 Centaur ; 



Mange requires thorough dressing with Earbadoes tar 

 one part and linseed oil two parts, with internal medicines. 



Grease is cured in the first stage by bran, or turnip, or 

 carrot poultices, and moderate physic. 



Splints are cured by a simple operation, and sometimes 

 by the application of blister ointments. 



Sprains require rest and warm fomentations. Receipt 

 (for outward apj^lication) — Boil two ounces saltpetre in one 

 pint of vinegar until reduced to J pint, when cold add J pint 

 of oil of hartshorn and ^ pint of spirits of turpentine. 



Over-reach sometimes requires the attention of the black- 

 smith, and at other times Friar's Balsam will efiect a cure. 



Sore Backs and Withers should be promptly attended 

 to with water dressing and poultices ; if the wounds are 

 raw and open the animal must have rest. 



To Protect Wounds from the Fly. — Keep the part 

 moist with a rag dipped in a solution of tar. 



To Assist the Growth of Hair. — Hog's lard and mer- 

 curial ointment, mixed in equal parts with finely powdered 

 burnt leather, by way of colouring. 



To make Gruel. — 1 lb. oatmeal to a quart of water mixed 

 in a pan to 3 quarts of boiling water, stir on the fire until it 

 thickens, then cool for eating. 



To MAKE A Poultice. — Bran or linseed meal, to be made 

 with boiling water and as hot as can be borne ; should be 

 applied to the feet with a leather poultice boot, as shown in 

 the illustration, bits, &c. 



For Horses that Turn Bound in the Stall. — Use 

 two reins. 



All enquiries, orders, &c., should be addressed direct 

 to— 



E. W. GOUGH, 



Author of " Centaur," 



Walsall. 



