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bridle and not allowing too much air into tlie lungs at 

 one time. While this is being done, however, the ani- 

 mal cannot stand hard or fast driving. To detect a 

 roarer, drive right fast for about a mile, then stop and 

 put your ear to the windpipe ; if he is only a slight 

 roarer, it can be detected at once. A defect of this kind 

 is very wearying on a horse, consequently he should 

 always be kept in a first-class condition. This can be 

 accomplished by a nourishing diet at all times, and the 

 constant use of Pratts Food, Pratts Animal Regulator 

 or Pratts Condition Powder. 



RUPTURE. 



Rupture frequently happeus to colts, in which case 

 it will be noticed by a soft enlargement at the navel 

 opening when the colt is about a year old. He should 

 be thrown on his back, and the contents of the lump 

 should be returned through the opening, and then the 

 skin should be tightly clamped and allowed to gradually 

 slough off. Rupture frequently happens from accidents, 

 in which case a portion of the intestines hang down in 

 the testicles. In a very young animal, it can be reduced 

 by laying him on his back, raising the hind parts, and 



