74 DISEASE. 



With siicli horses, success will entirely depend upon manage- 

 ment ; — they require to be coaxed, and treated in fact more 

 as we should treat children. They frequently manifest a 

 strong aversion to having a fresh groom about them ; they 

 know their regular groom, and prefer him to any other person. 

 Animals of this kind, are not unfrequently the best hunters in 

 the whole of a large stud ; and many of them appear to be 

 conscious of this fact, and claim extra indulgence in con- 

 sequence. 



Disease, — Frequently after the severities of the day, 

 incipient Catarrh will manifest itself; the symptoms of which 

 are, pricking of the coat — frequent snorting or blowing the 

 nose — and now and then a cough. It is desirable to correct 

 this state at once, otherwise serious consequences may result. 

 One of the best remedies for the purpose, is the Tincture of 

 Camphor ; two drachms of which may be mixed in five or six 

 ounces of weak whiskey and water, and given with a horn. 

 Another result to be guarded against, is that of Pulmonary 

 Congestion. Prom the severe exertion, which at times, the lungs 

 are called upon to undergo, congestion of these organs is liable to 

 supervene ; in which case a powerful stimulant is indispensable. 

 One of the best for this purpose, is the Aromatic Spirit of 

 Ammonia, from six to eight drachms of which must be given 

 at one dose in a pint of water. The dose can be repeated 

 according to the urgency of the case. Other remedies may be 

 required to complete the cure, which must be selected according 

 to the law of the case; but as this matter is fully treated 

 upon in the section on the Diseases of the Respiratory 

 Organs, the attention of the reader is directed to it for further 

 information. 



A very common mode in which disease is prone to super- 

 vene, is that of '' Chill." The breathing of the animal is rapid 



