ABC OF THE HORSE 117 



The body should not be overloaded 

 with heavy clothing. 



Poultices are made of bran, 

 linseed meal, turnips, carrots or char- 

 coal. They should be encased in 

 some waterproof material. When they 

 are to be applied to the feet a poultice- 

 shoe is of advantage. 



Quittor. — Frequently the result of 

 a puncture of the foot when shoeing, 

 or of a tread on the foot. It is a 

 difficult disease to cure. 



Roaring. — An animal suffering from 

 this disease is of little value. It is 

 noticeable during inspiration of breath 

 when the horse is in motion. 



