Chapter IY 



SOME AILMENTS AND THEIR TREATMENT 



Every horseman ought to be able to treat his horse 

 for simple mishaps, such as galls, caused by ill-fitting 

 saddlery, cracked heels, slight flesh wounds, &c., and in 

 more serious cases be able to give the animal temporary 

 relief pending the veterinary surgeon's arrival. The 

 following are those most likely to be met with : — 



ANUS, PROTEUSION OF.— Usually caused by 

 straining. Tlie part must be cleaned and carefully 

 pressed back. Afterwards use gallic acid ointment 

 freely. 



COLIC (Pain in the Stomach). — Simple colic is not 

 dangerous. Tlie horse keeps turning his head towards 

 his sides, occasionally snapping at them, and frequently 

 endeavours to kick his belly ; the pains come and go, 

 and when severe cause sweating. Drinking verv cold 

 w'ater when over-heated, undesirable food, worms, and 

 constipation are among the causes. Give turpentine, 

 J ounce; tincture of ginger, 1 ounce; linseed oil, 12 

 ounces. Half a pint of whiskey val\ often give relief. 



