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bruise and abrasion be present, the groom himself undertakes the imme- 

 diate relief. Another man is procured, and the knot below the sinker 

 being untied, the head is released from the manger. But it is not usual 

 for quadrupeds, after such a misfortune, to rise immediately. However, 

 the servant always hopes for the best, so he and his assistant jointly 

 pull at the tail till the legs are free from impediment, and then leave the 

 wounded creature for master's wonder and inspection. 



A HORSE CAST BT ROLUNG IN THE UAMGEB. 



A HORSE BEINQ RELEASED FROM THE PREVIOUS 

 SITUATION. 



The remedies applied to all injuries (excepting fractures) which occur 

 in the stable are equally simple, and few in number. These consist of a 

 lotion, composed of two ounces of tincture of arnica, which is put into 

 a pint bottle, to be subsequently filled up with water. This is used till 

 all symptoms of bruise or swelling have disappeared, after which another 

 lotion is to replace the first. This last is formed by adding one grain of 

 chloride of zinc to every ounce of water, or one scruple to each meas- 

 ured pint of fluid. These lotions are to be applied frequently, not 

 directly to the injury itself, but a sponge, saturated with each liquid, is 

 to be squeezed dry above the sore, the moisture being allowed to trickle 

 over the wound. 



The strongest testimony, however, against stables, as such buildings 

 are at present erected, is perhaps borne by the animals which inhabit 

 those places. The horse is a delicate test, which man would do well to 

 attentively observe when he is desirous of ascertaining the healthfulness 

 of any locality. Naturally it is all animation and gayety of spirit. But, 



