ii6 ABC OF THE HORSE 



condition of the skin as cracked heels, 

 and is due to the same cause or 

 causes. 



Navicular Disease. — The seat of this 

 disease is the back part of the foot, 

 where the navicular bone is to be found. 

 The animal affected goes downhill 

 with more difficulty than he goes up- 

 hill. A cure is impossible. 



Nursing during Sickness. — Careful 

 nursing is half the battle during sick- 

 ness. Fresh air, quiet and cleanliness 

 are absolute essentials. The stable 

 should be warm without being stuffy. 

 The appetite should be tempted by 

 continually changing the food offered. 



