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draught horses, and, when it does occur, it is usually traceable'to overwork, 
orto injudicious shoeing. A severe tread, if neglected, may end in a quittor, 
and should therefore receive careful attention. If very slight, tread will 
require no treatment beyond the application of a little carbolised oil (1 in 40), 
or of tincture of myrrh. If the injury be of a more serious nature, the wound 
should be carefully cleaned with tepid water, and afterwards dresssed with 
carbolised oil or carbolic acid lotion (1 in 30). In those cases where “pus” 
tends to form, the wound must be kept very clean, and the foot poulticed for 
three or four days. Sometimes a little mild blistering ointment around the 
wound will stimulate the part to healthy action, when the healing process is. 
unduly protracted. 
OVER-REACH. 
AN over-reach is a wound upon the coronet of the fore foot, caused by 
treading on the inner or outer edge of the toe of the hind foot. The injured - 
_, spot is generally. situated immediately above the heels, and is often to be 
attributed to careless riding or hunting over heavy country. In horses 
having a tendency to over-reaching, the toes of the hind shoes should be of 
a square pattern, with side clips if necessary. In order to prevent the 
infliction of this injury, circular india-rubber guards are made, which pass 
over the foot, and protect the seat of injury. In most instances, it will be 
unnecessary to poultice the foot for over-reach ; but in severe cuts, this should 
be done for several days. In simple cases, the wounds should be cleansed 
thoroughly, and afterwards dressed daily by the application of a little 
carbolised oil (1 in 40). 
In most instances of over-reach under our notice, the animals were 
hunters or thoroughbreds. In some instances the tendons at the back of 
the heel are bruised or cut, and in such cases it will be well to rest the 
animal, and apply a high-heeled shoe if necessary. In these cases the 
wound should be well cleaned with tepid water, and carefully dressed with 
carbolised oil and then bandaged. If there be no actual wounds, cooling 
lotions (spirit 1 part, solution of subacetate of lead 1 part, water 8 parts), 
bandaging, and rest will suffice. 
VILLITIS, OR INFLAMMATION OF THE CORONARY 
BAND. 
THERE are two diseases of the coronet to which we must allude, before 
considering the nature and treatment of horn tumours. Villitis, or 
inflammation of the coronary band, a disease generally met with in heavy 
cart horses, but sometimes occurring also in more highly bred animals, is 
manifested by a tender, hot, and swollen condition of the coronet. The horny 
crust of the foot becomes harsh and brittle, owing to interference with the 
secretory activity of this coronary band, which is tender on pressure. The 
