i8 NURSING. 



In some few cases of sickness, when artili- All points of friction must be well padded, 

 cial support is necessary to maintain a stand- j^^is section on nursing may be con- 

 ing posture, shngs are used. Ihese can be eluded by urging the extreme necessity 

 purchased from the instrument makers, but of securing quietude, cleanliness, fresh air, 

 can be carefully constructed vyith a frame- ^n equable temperature, and perfect sanita- 

 work of wood, built around the horse, the ^Iq^, together with extreme patience and 

 animal being supported by sheets of strong vvatchfulness on the part of the attendant, 

 canvas under the body, in front of the chest, 

 and behind the thighs, all nailed securely to 

 the wooden frame. 



