SITFASTS, STRAINS. 157 



Sitfasts 



Are occasioned by repeated bruises from 

 the saddle, which, instead of inflaming the 

 skin, as most commonly happens, cause it to 

 become callous, and give it somewhat the 

 appearance of leather. The following oint- 

 ment is to be applied until the callous part 

 appears disposed to separate : it is then to be 

 removed, which generally requires some force, 

 and the sore which remains may be healed w^ith 

 digestive liniment or ointment. The sore may 

 be washed now and then with weak detergent 

 lotion, if it appear indisposed to heal. 



OINTMENT FOR SITFASTS. 



Ointment of althea, - 4 oz. 



Camphor, - - - 2 dr. 



Oil of origanum, - 1 dr. 



Mix. 



Strains, 



This is a subject with which every sports- 

 fiian ought to be well acquainted, since his 

 horses are particularly liable to such accidents. 

 Strains may affect either the muscles, iiga- 



