68 avery's own farrier. 



much more depends on the manner in which it is set than 

 the form thereof. But I will not dwell on this point, as 

 it is not my trade; and yet I can not but wish that every 

 horse shoer was a good farrier, or at least understood the 

 feet better than they generally do. More will be said on 

 this subject hereafter. The horse that does not interfere 

 before he is shod should not afterwards. 



To take off Wind Galls'. — Wash often, until the puffs 

 are gone, with blood root steeped in vinegar; or use oil 

 of wormwood freely until it has the desired effect. It 

 may sometimes be necessary to lay on a little blistering 

 ointment, and bandage tight as you can and not pain the 

 horse. 



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CHAPTER XII. 



" What is worthless, dies — what is pernicious, sickens, faints, 

 and has no influence — while the wholesome and sound, the 

 just and true, lives." 



FOR SPRAINS, BRUISES, BITES, AND SWELLINGS ON THE LEGS. 



In recent injuries of this kind on the legs, as well as 

 in rheumatic difficulties in the legs, and sometimes in 

 the back, the horse has no power to raise the limb or 

 throw it forward at all. Now why is it so ? The 

 mucles are as strong and powerful as ever, and still he 

 has no use of the limb. • 



I must be allowed to introduce a comparison here to 

 illustrate this idea. Supposing you were in Albany, and 

 wished to send a telegraphic communication to Uiica; 

 but the wire being disconnected at Little Falls (which is 



