58 HORSES. 



Treatment. — In general the treatment is the same as for 

 cracked heels {see page 57), but often a little strong mercurial 

 ointment rubbed upon them is an effectual remedy. 



TREADS 



are injuries to the parts immediately above the hoof, and 

 are caused by placing one foot on the other or else by the tread 

 of another horse. They most frequently happen to heavy horses, 

 working in pairs, and the accident occurs in turning. 



The calkin of the shoe being generally responsible, the injury 

 is so severe that the part is literally killed on the spot. A piece 

 of dead tissue has to detach itself, or rather, we should say, be 

 cast off, before healing can take place. {See Sitfasts, 54). 



Tpeatment. — The broken down part being removed, the 

 Embrocation should be dabbed on the place every night and 

 morning. 



OVER-REACHES* 



Young horses and others, when overpaced, are liable to strike 

 the heel of the front foot with the toe of the hind foot. The 

 injury created is almost invariably just between hair and hoof, 

 an offensive discharge is soon set up, and the horse is likely to 

 be lame next day until the soreness works off by re-opening the 

 wound and giving vent to the discharge. 



Treatment. — Elliman's should be dabbed on and allowed 

 to soak in. 



Prevention. — Pay attention to the shoeing. 



BRUSHING. 



The habit of brushing is either due to malformation, 

 particularly to turned out toes, or else to fatigue. It also 

 happens through shoeing too "full" on the inside, or a clench 

 may work up and do the mischief. Sufficient importance is not 

 always attached to this minor accident until a permanent 

 enlargement makes it impossible for the animal to travel without 

 brushing. 



Treatment. — Dab the part with Elliman's, rub it in round 

 the joint, put on a dry bandage, commencing at the foot. 



