ii8 A B C OF THE HORSE 



Sander ack. — A splitting in the wall 

 of the hoof. 



Shivering, — An incurable malady 

 shown by a quivering of the muscles 

 in the region of the shoulders, hind 

 quarters and tail. 



Sprains. — In all cases of sprains it 

 is necessary to keep the affected part 

 as still as possible. The preliminary 

 treatment should consist of cold-water 

 bandages. Absolute rest is an 

 essential to recovery. 



Stringhalt. — An involuntary uplift- 

 ing in "a jerky manner" of one or 

 both the hind limbs during move- 

 ment. 



