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PRATTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



of good wheat straw. It is necessary for a horse^s health 

 that he has a certain amount of rest. Have the stall 

 large enough that a horse can lie down with his legs 

 stretched out. Always have horses that agree with each 

 other in adjoining stalls. Have the stable oerfectly 

 quiet at night. 



GIVING 

 MEDICINE 



When it is necessary to administer a 

 *'ball" of medicine, it takes practice 

 and tact. Hold the ball 

 between the forefingers of 

 the right hand, making 

 the hand as small as pos- 

 sible. Grasp the horse's 

 tongue with the left hand; 

 carefully pull it out and 

 place it on that part of 

 the lower jaw which is bare of teeth. Insert the right 

 hand into the mouth as far as possible, leaving the ball 

 at the root of the tongue ; withdraw the hand, release the 

 tongue, which forces the ball still farther back, and close 

 the horse's mouth. Hold the horse's head up, until he 

 swallows the ball, which can be plainly seen passing 

 down the gullet. It is best to have one person to admin- 

 ister the medicine and another to hold the horse's head. 



GIVING A BAtl,. 



