370 Care of the Colt in Training 



may work its way up and form a running sore at the 

 top of the hoof. Any injury of this kind, whatever 

 its cause, should be promptly treated, as it may re- 

 sult seriously, sometimes producing lockjaw. 



The injured spot must be found, and if still re- 

 maining, the object removed. Wash with an anti- 

 septic and rest the animal until it heals. On the 

 other hand, if inflammation has begun, freely pare out 

 the puncture, so as to afford an easy exit for any 

 matter which may form. Thoroughly bathe the 

 part and soak the foot in warm water for one hour. 

 Keep the parts clean and dress with an ointment. 

 Perfect rest must be given until the sole grows out 

 again. 



Puncture of the frog is similar to that of the sole 

 and requires similar treatment. When taken in 

 time it yields to careful treatment more readily 

 than puncture of the sole. On the other hand, 

 if it is neglected, it is likely to lead to disease of the 

 frog, and canker may result. 



Wounds and stabs. — The refractory colt is often 

 wounded while in training. The wound may be 

 clean cut, in which the edges are smooth ; lacerated, 

 in which the skin is torn or broken, with edges more 

 or less ragged and uneven; and punctured, in which 

 the depth is greater than the entrance. The treat- 

 ment will, of course, vary according to the class. In 

 general, however, attention should first be directed 

 to cleaning the wound from all foreign bodies, such 



