i64 BREAKING AND TRAINING 



If there is much swelling, foment freely with hot 

 water, painting any raw or bleeding surfaces with 

 Friar's balsam as often as necessary, continuing the 

 tomentations until the swelling has subsided. 



Collar, Saddle, and Girth Galls.— 



Horses which are at all restive during breaking 

 (others as well) are very liable to come home with a 

 bruise beneath the collar, saddle, etc., and unless 

 proper attention be paid to this at the time, the skin 

 breaks, ending in an angry looking sore. Another 

 thing to consider is the relationship of the breakers' 

 tackle and its adaptability to all classes of horso, 

 rendering it rather liable to gall a horse now and 

 then, more especially if the animal has a tender skin 

 and predisposed to this injury . 



However this may be, rest is the first essential, 

 along with warm water applications to the bruise, and 

 if the skin is broken, bathe it with a little lead lotion, 

 or permanganate of potash solution (half a drachm 

 to a pint of water). Repeat until cured. See to 

 harness. 



