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HINTS AND RECEIPTS. 



" Profit by experience." 



Jibbing is frequently caused by bad driving, or ill-fitting 

 harness, or over-loading. 



Stumbling arises sometimes from having picked up a 

 stone, or weakness and over-work ; at all times 

 the blacksmith or vet. should be consulted ; rest 

 and bandaofes are Qfood treatment. 



Shying is often caused by nervousness ; the horse should 

 never be thrashed, but coaxed, and gradually 

 brought up to the object shied at. 



Biting is sometimes the result of teasinof in the stable or 

 general careless treatment, and when once 

 acquired by the horse is seldom, if ever, cured. 

 The muzzle or other protection should be in 

 constant use. 



Running Away. If it is a known fault, care must be 

 taken respecting the kind or make of bit used. 

 If the habit be acquired by a high-spirited horse 

 it should never be left alone in the street. 



Kicking. The kicking horse must be mastered by strata- 

 gem ; sometimes it arises from playfulness, and 

 sometimes from abuse. 



Rearing. The rearer should never be struck on the top 

 of the head, but turned round, or leg strapped up. 



For Canker in the Mouth use a weak solution of lemon. 



For Blain. Veterinary surgeons lance freely and deeply, 

 and administer aperient medicines. 



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