DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 155 
Chorea is more liable to develop in horses of a highly 
nervous temperament. 
Treatment. — If noticed in the first stages, give: 
Powdered Nux Vomica 5^ pound. 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre pound. 
Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful three times a day 
in soft food. Rub him over the back and hips with the white 
liniment twice a day. If in good condition, give him a 
physic drench of 
Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 
Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 
Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 
9. Stringhalt. 
Stringhalt derives its name from the peculiar manner in 
which the horse acts. 
Fig. 35.— Attitude Assumed When Affected with Stringhalt. 
Causes. — It is the result of some affection of the nerves 
which supply the part affected, but really what part of the 
nerves has never been positively ascertained. Horses of 
highly nervous temperament are more frequently attacked. 
The application to the legs of severe blisters which irritate 
