HORSES TO JUMP loi 



ments and blisters until all inflammation has 

 subsided. {See Use of Clay.) 



SPLINTS 



Inflammatory growth on the cannon bone, 

 usually inside. As a rule, they only cause 

 lameness when developing in young horses, 

 but when of great size are liable to be hit by 

 the opposite foot, and may cause periodical 

 trouble throughout the horse's career. In 

 jumping horses they are mostly caused by 

 too early w^ork and by concussion on landing, 

 though a large percentage of splints are 

 originated by knocks. 



Boots will, of course, prevent splints caused in 

 this manner. 



TREATMENT 



Rest. Cold water. Work in cotton-wool and 

 bandages. 



If persistent seek professional advice, as punch 

 firing may be the only effectual remedy. 

 Remedies professing to cure while the animal 

 is at work are best avoided, as horses may in 

 this way become permanently lamed by chronic 

 periostitis. 



