CORRESPONDENCE. 
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TREATMENT OF SPRINGHALT. 
Boston, January 19, 1886. 
Dear Sir: In the January number of the American Veter¬ 
inary Review, page 428, is an article on u Treatment of Spring¬ 
halt by Shoeing,” by Mr. Montagnac, in which he says, “ The 
treatment of this affection, originated by Mr. Watrin, is carried 
out by proper shoeing, etc.” The study of animal locomotion, 
especially in the horse, is a subject in which both my father and I 
have always taken a deep interest. During my practice of about 
fifteen years I have never treated springhalt except by shoeing 
in the adult, and by careful modification and cultivation of the 
hoof in those younger, and it is well known my father has followed 
this practice for a much longer period. My impression has been 
that he originated this system by treatment for springhalt and 
other diseases peculiar to the horses’ limbs. If, however, some 
one is ahead of us, none will be more willing to give credit where 
it rightfully belongs. 
Will you have the kindness to inform me where I can obtain 
Mr. Watrin’s explanation of his system, and whether it is old 
or new. Please pardon my troubling you with this, as you are 
aware the views held by me with reference to diseases of the 
locomotive organs subjected me at times to severe criticism by 
members of the profession and others. It is, therefore, some 
satisfaction to find others working in the same field and attracting 
the attention of scientific societies. 
Although rather late, permit me to present to you the com¬ 
pliments of the season. 
Yours faithfully, Willi amsom Bryden. 
VETERINARY LEGISLATION. 
Malone, N. Y., Feb. 9, 1886. 
Prof. A. Liautard, M.D ., V.& : 
Dear Sir —The Review informs me to-day of veterinary 
legislation. I am rejoiced to see it. Our Assemblyman from 
this county asks for instructions. I see there are two bills. The 
first one suits me best for many reasons. I am not a graduate of 
