404 DISEASES OF THE HORSE’S FOOT 
the mare would put her foot on the ground, and ceased to 
‘“‘nurse”’ the limb as she had done. When moved over in 
the box she put a little weight on the foot, but limped very 
decidedly. 
‘ Another week passed, and the pain and lameness further 
abated, but the swelling around the coronet continued. 
Perhaps it was a little less in front, but it had not decreased 
on the inside. It remained firm, and was not painful on 
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pressure. It showed no soft places, and the upper part 
of the leg remained free from cedema. 
‘The diagnosis was now that a fracture existed, and it 
was proposed to send the mare to grass for a few months. 
The consulting veterinary surgeon suggested that before 
doing so a blister might be applied to the coronet. This 
was done. The mare was found next day again on three 
legs. She had apparently been down during the night. 
