CONTENTS. VU. 



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The effect of the loss of one inch upon each sti'ide in 



running over the Derby course - - - 43 



The advantages of a loose box - - - - 46 



The disadvantages of stalls shown in the number of horses 



cast by cavalry regiments - - - - 47 



The objections commonly urged against loose boxes - 49 



The best mode of converting stalls into loose boxes - „ 



The real, but unurged, objection to loose boxes - - 50 

 Horses having always been kept in stalls, no argument 



against its being hurtful to them - - - 52 

 New form of muzzle recommended instead of the two 



objectionable forms in common use - - - 53 

 Meaning of the word "sound" as applied to horses' feet - „ 

 A foot afflicted with inflammation and pain not soimd - 54 

 " Pointing " not merely a trick, but a symptom of un- 

 soundness - - - - - - „ 



Perfectly sound feet among horses in work very rare, and 



not absolutely essential ; nevertheless very desirable - 56 

 The importance of regular daily exercise to the soundness 



of horses' feet - - - - - - 57 



Treatment of the foot in the stable - - - 58 



A useful hoof ointment - - - - - 59 



The best mode of applying moisture - - - „ 

 Morning the fittest time for the application of cold water 



to the feet - - - - - - 60 



Stopping the feet at night recommended - - - „ 



Cow dung a good st.opplng - - - - „ 



No fear of producing thrushes by moist stojjping - „ 

 Bad shoeing the real cause of thrushes - - - „ 

 Two cases of thrushes cured while standing on wet saw- 

 dust without shoes - - - - - 61 



Standing on wet sawdust in a loose box preferred to 



turning out - - - - - - 62 



Value of a general warranty considered - - 63 



