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the former in the morning, and the latter (eight or ten drops for 

 a dose, in half a pint of cold water) every night, for a Kke period. 

 With such horses, success wiU entirely depend upon manage- 

 ment ; — they require to be coaxed, and treated in fact more 

 as we should treat children. They frequently manifest a strong 

 aversion to having a fresh groom about them ; they know their 

 regular groom, and prefer him to any other person. Animals 

 of this kind, are not unfrequently the best hunters in the whole 

 of a large stud ; and many of them appear to be conscious of 

 this fact, and claim extra indulgence in consequence. 



Disease. — ^Frequently after the severities of the day, 

 incipient Catarrh will manifest itself; the symptoms of which 

 are, prickiug of the coat; frequent snorting or blowing the 

 nose ; and now and then a cough. It is desirable to correct 

 this state at once, otherwise serious consequences may result. 

 One of the best remedies for the purpose, is the Tincturp of 

 Camphor ; two drachms of which may he mixed in five or six 

 ounces of weak whiskey and water, and given with a horn. 

 Another result to be guarded against, is that of Pulmonary 

 Congestion. Prom the severe exertion, which at times the lungs 

 are called upon to undergo, congestion of these organs is liable to 

 supervene ; iu which case a powerful stimulant is indispensable. 

 One of the best for this purpose, is the Aromatic Spirit of 

 Ammonia, from six to eight drachms of which should be given 

 at one dose in a pint of water. The dose can be repeated 

 according to the urgency of the case. Other remedies may be 

 required to complete the cure, which should be selected accord- 

 ing to the nature of the case ; but as this matter is fully 

 treated upon in the section relating to Diseases of the Eespira- 

 tory Organs, the attention of the reader is directed to it for 

 further information, 



