126 Training the Trotter, Coacher and Roadster 



After scraping, quickly rub the loins and muscles 

 of the shoulders with a lotion of arnica, rum and 

 water. Rub the legs, especially the joints and ten- 

 dons, with the following application : sugar of lead 

 2 ounces, laudanum 2 ounces, and water 1 quart. 

 After this they should be carefully bandaged.. If 

 the horse shows distress, some prefer a body-wash 

 made of warm water and Medford rum, to which a 

 little salt has been added. This lotion is applied 

 over the muscles of the shoulders and loins. Blan- 

 ket at once, place a light hood over the head and 

 walk slowly for fifteen minutes to half an hour, per- 

 mitting the animal to stop occasionally if he likes. 

 When dry or nearly so take him to his stall and rub 

 him out. 



Bandaging the legs properly calls for some skill. 

 The function of the bandage is to support the ankle 

 and tendons until they have rested after the strain of 

 hard work. Many persons leave the heels and under 

 part of the ankles exposed, whereas the lower part of 

 the ankle needs the support furnished by the bandage 

 equally as much as the upper part of the leg. The 

 bandage, therefore, should be set fairly tight and 

 wrapped well down around and under the fetlock. 

 It should be left on one or two hours. 



Now that the animal is dry and thoroughly cleaned, 

 he is ready for the noon meal. First give him a 

 drink of fresh, cool water and then feed him another 

 quarter of his daily allowance. He should now be left 



