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removing the shoe, the sole is found tender and the foot hot; 

 on paring the sole, it is found discoloured at the bruised 

 part. 



Treatment. — A few days' rest may be necessary, with the 

 foot immersed in a poultice, or stopped with some emollient 

 dressing ; and by using a leather sole or felt pads for a short 

 time, it disappears. 



TEEADS OE COEKS. 



Injuries to the coronet are very common in this country, 

 from the soft ground our horses, particularly those in the 

 lumbering districts, have to work in. Cork or caulk, but 

 more properly tread, usually happens on the hind-foot, by 

 the animal accidentally setting one foot on the other, or an- 

 other horse stepping on it. We sometimes meet with very 

 serious cases, especially in the winter season ; the caulks being 

 long and sharp, sometimes cut right through the coronet, 

 or split the hoof, producing a dangerous wound. 



Symptoftis. — In general, it is easily distinguished, the 

 wound being visible ; sometimes, however, the coronet is 

 simply bruised, and, matter forming, the animal becomes very 

 lame. The action and manner of setting down the foot will 

 lead to an examination of it. It is found hot and tender at 

 the part, and generally enlarged. 



Treatment. — Treads or wounds here should never be 

 neglected, as serious implications may follow. In the first 

 place, wash all sand and dirt clean out ; if extensive, a cold 

 poultice of any emollient should be applied, and all loose and 

 detached parts removed, and free vent given for the matter, 

 to prevent it forming sinuses. When thoroughly cleaned, it 

 ,may be bound up with a pledget of tow dipped in tincture 

 of myrrh, or compound tincture of benzoin. 



Sometimes all that will be required is to clean it 



