_Cure for the Founder._--Let 1-1/2 gallons of blood from the neck vein,
make frequent applications of hot water to his forelegs; after which,
bathe them in wet cloths, then give one quart Linseed Oil. The horse will
be ready for service the next day.
_Botts._--Mix one pint honey with one quart sweet milk, give as a drench,
one hour after, dissolve 1 oz. pulverized Coperas in a pint of water, use
likewise, then give one quart of Linseed Oil. Cure effectual.
_Colic._--After bleeding copiously in the mouth, take a half pound of raw
cotton, wrap it around a coal of fire in such a way as to exclude the air;
when it begins to smoke, hold it under the horse's nose until he becomes
easy. Cure certain in ten minutes.
_Distemper._--Take 1-1/2 gallons blood from the neck vein, then give a
dose of Sassafras Oil, 1-1/2 ounces is sufficient. Cure speedy and
certain.
_Fistula._--When it makes its appearance, rowel both sides of the
shoulder; if it should break, take one ounce of verdigris, 1 ounce oil
rosin, 1 ounce copperas, pulverize and mix together. Use it as a salve.