The complete farrier, or, Horse-doctor : being the art of farriery made plain & easy ... / by J.C. Knowlson.

  • Knowlson, J. C.
Date:
1820
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Credit: The complete farrier, or, Horse-doctor : being the art of farriery made plain & easy ... / by J.C. Knowlson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    IIS which means the disease will be prevented, and much' time, trouble and expense saved. Soft warm water that will bear soap, is as good for the purpose as it cam be made by any addition^ and washing- the legs with it, when made pretty warm* will seethe out the sand> and the dirt, opentthe pores* give circulation to the blood, much defend the juices in these dependingparts, and prevent other disorders. You should also see that your horse has a wide stand, good dressing, and pro- per bedding, as these things will be of the greatest use in preventing the limbs from swelling. Few grooms dress a horse properly, but it should be remembered that he who intends his horse to perform his duty well, must take care that be is well cleaned; and as nothing is more conducive to health than fric- tion, his skin should be rubbed till the whole is of a glowing heat, and then with proper feeding he will al- ways answer his master's expectation. Nothing is of more consequence in travelling than to take care that your horse has water at proper times and in proper quantities. When a horse travels he per- spires considerably, especially in hot weather, and should therefore be allowed to drink a little more than usual, as opportunity offers, which will refresh him, greatly; but never suffer him to drink much at a time, for if you suffer him to drink his fill he will be dull & sluggish afterwards, besides the harm he may receive from drinking too much cold water if be is hot. When vou come near the place you intend to bait at either at noon or night, that is, within a mile, or a mile and