122 THE HORSE EDUCATOB. 



silver, J oz. ; liog's lard, 6 oz. ; T\-liite tur- 

 pentine, 6 oz. ; verdigris, J lb. Melt the lard 

 and turpentine together, then, while hot, add 

 the others, excej^t the quicksilver, which must 

 be stirred in as it becomes cold. Mix well. 

 When cold it is fit for use. Rub it in well on the 

 spavin every day for three days, then wash ckan 

 with soap suds, and omit for three days ; then 

 repeat for three days, and so continue till a per- 

 fect cure is effected. Should it blister use more 

 cautiously. 



J BLOOD SPAYIX. 



One-half pound of blood root ; 1 quart of al- 

 cohol ; 2 oz. tannin ; J lb. alum. Mix and let 

 stand. Shaking several times a day till the 

 strength is all in the alcohol, and bathe the 

 spavin twice a day, rubbing with the hand. 



I FOE WINDGALLS. 



Olive oil, 2 oz. ; nitric acid, oz. Rub as much 



