506 THE HOESK. 



mon mustard, mixed with water as for the table, is an excellent 

 remedy, and is equal, if not superior, to any of the more com- 

 plicated nostrums. 



When cooling remedies are required to the legs, cold water 

 is the best. The introduction of nitre and sal-ammoniac will 

 increase the evaporation ; but great care is requisite to renew 

 such medicated lotions very frequently ; because, when the re- 

 frigerating process is over, they become stimulants : thus, on 

 ordinary occasions, cold water constantly applied with very 

 loose linen bandages is to be preferred. 



Table showing the proportions of medicines to be given to 

 horses at various ao-es, — 



Common Aloctie Purgative. 

 Aloes finely powdered, . . 4 drachms. 

 Hard soap, K^^j^^ . . . 2 drachms. 

 Ginger, ) 



Mix and form a ball, varying the proportions according to 

 the age and constitution of the horse. 



Aloetic Purgative without Soap. 

 Aloes broken in pieces, . . 4 drachms. 

 Olive oil or lard, . . .1 drachm. 

 Ginger in powder, . . .2 drachms. 

 Treacle, . . . • 1^ drachm. 



The aloes and oil, or lard, must be melted in a jar placed in 

 a saucepan over the fire ; and when melted, the ginger and 

 treacle are added. The aloes must not be boiled longer than to 

 effect their solution. 



