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obtain an even-bearing surface when shoeing, 

 but the toes must be well rasped down, and 

 the heels scarcely touched. 



SPRAINS 



Rupture of some of the fibres of the tendon or 

 ligament, causing heat, pain, swelling, and 

 great lameness. Accuracy in locating the 

 lameness is essential. Common causes of 

 sprains are : 



(i) Want of condition — muscle not braced 



to take the shock of landing over a 



jump. 



(2) Galloping suddenly from soft on to hard 

 going (misapplication of the muscular 

 bracing of the fore-limbs). 



(3) Uneven landing — twisting the ligaments. 



(4) Faulty preparation of the foot — wall 

 lowered more on one side than another ; 

 toes too long, heels too low, putting 

 an extra strain on the tendons. 



(5) Fatigue. 



TREATMENT 



Hot water treatment to draw^ out pain and 

 inflammation : 



If taken early — pressure bandage, hand rub- 

 bing, cold applications. Avoid powerful lini- 



