The parfait mareschal, or Compleat farrier. Which teacheth, I. To know the shapes and goodness, as well as faults and imperfections of horses. II. The signs and causes of their diseases, the means to prevent them, their cure, and the good or bad use of purging and bleeding. III. The way to order and preserve them, when upon travel, to feed, and to dress them. IV. The art of shoeing, according to a new design of shoes, which will recover bad feet, and preserve the good. Together with a treatise, how to raise and bring up a true and beautiful race of horses: as also instructions, whereby to fit all kinds of horses with proper bits, whereof the chief draughts are represented in copper-plates. / Written originally in French by the Sieur de Solleysel Escuyer, sometime one of the overseers of the French Kings Royal Academy of Riding, near to the Hostel de Conde in Paris. And translated from the last Paris impression, by Sir William Hope of Kirkliston Kt. Lieutenat Governour of the Castle of Edinburgh. By whom is also added as a supplement to the first part, a most compendious and excellent collection of horsemanship, taken from the best and most modern writers upon that subject, such as Mr. De la Brow, Pluvinel, and the Great Duke of Newcastle. Part I.
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- The parfait mareschal, or Compleat farrier. Which teacheth, I. To know the shapes and goodness, as well as faults and imperfections of horses. II. The signs and causes of their diseases, the means to prevent them, their cure, and the good or bad use of purging and bleeding. III. The way to order and preserve them, when upon travel, to feed, and to dress them. IV. The art of shoeing, according to a new design of shoes, which will recover bad feet, and preserve the good. Together with a treatise, how to raise and bring up a true and beautiful race of horses: as also instructions, whereby to fit all kinds of horses with proper bits, whereof the chief draughts are represented in copper-plates. / Written originally in French by the Sieur de Solleysel Escuyer, sometime one of the overseers of the French Kings Royal Academy of Riding, near to the Hostel de Conde in Paris. And translated from the last Paris impression, by Sir William Hope of Kirkliston Kt. Lieutenat Governour of the Castle of Edinburgh. By whom is also added as a supplement to the first part, a most compendious and excellent collection of horsemanship, taken from the best and most modern writers upon that subject, such as Mr. De la Brow, Pluvinel, and the Great Duke of Newcastle. Part I.
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"The parfait mareschal, or Compleat farrier. Which teacheth, I. To know the shapes and goodness, as well as faults and imperfections of horses. II. The signs and causes of their diseases, the means to prevent them, their cure, and the good or bad use of purging and bleeding. III. The way to order and preserve them, when upon travel, to feed, and to dress them. IV. The art of shoeing, according to a new design of shoes, which will recover bad feet, and preserve the good. Together with a treatise, how to raise and bring up a true and beautiful race of horses: as also instructions, whereby to fit all kinds of horses with proper bits, whereof the chief draughts are represented in copper-plates. / Written originally in French by the Sieur de Solleysel Escuyer, sometime one of the overseers of the French Kings Royal Academy of Riding, near to the Hostel de Conde in Paris. And translated from the last Paris impression, by Sir William Hope of Kirkliston Kt. Lieutenat Governour of the Castle of Edinburgh. By whom is also added as a supplement to the first part, a most compendious and excellent collection of horsemanship, taken from the best and most modern writers upon that subject, such as Mr. De la Brow, Pluvinel, and the Great Duke of Newcastle. Part I." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/B05906.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 2, 2024.
Contents
- engraved title page
- title page
- TO THE KING.
- THE PREFACE.
- THE AUTHOR'S EPISTLE To the READER.
-
AN ALPHABETICAL CATALOGUE Of All the Simples, and Drugs, mentioned in this Work, Together with their French and Latin Appellations, in the first Column is contained the
English, in the Second theFrench, and in the Third theLatin Names. -
AN EXPLICATION OF
Some FrenchTerms of Horseman∣ship,mentioned in this Book. -
Of Weightsand Measures,as well Dry as Liquid. -
THE PARFAIT MARESCHAL, Or Compleat FARRIER Part I.
- The Introduction.
-
CHAP I.
The Names of all the Parts, which generally frame or compose the Body of a Horse. -
CHAP. II.
How the parts of a Horse should be framed, to appear comely and well shap't. -
CHAP. III.
Some curious Remarks upon Horses Represented either in Relievo,Imbossed Work, or flat Painting. -
CHAP. IV.
The perfect knowledge of the faults and imperfections in Horses, or that which should be observed to prevent being deceived, when a man is a buying one. -
CHAP, V.
How to know a Horses Age, while he hath Mark. -
CHAP. VI.
How to know the Age of a Horse, which is either past Mark, Shell, or hollow Tooth'd, or even Counter-mark∣ed, that is, whose mark is ar∣tificially counterfeit. -
CHAP. VII.
Of the knowledge of the Eyes. -
CHAP VIII.
A Continuation of the knowledge of the faults and Imperfections in Horses, and what is to be observed when a buying them -
CHAP. IX.
How to know when a Horses shoulders are well shap't. -
CHAP. X.
How to know when a Horses legs are good. -
CHAP XI.
How to know when a Horse is right plan∣ted upon his Limbs, and if he walketh or treadeth well. -
CHAP XII.
A further continuation, of the know∣ledge of the faults and imperfections in Horses, and what is to be observ∣ed when a buying them. -
CHAP. XIII.
How to know a Horses Feet. -
CHAP: XIV.
How to know if a Horse be well body'd, or have a good Belly. -
CHAP. XV.
How to know when a Horses flanks are altered and out of order. -
CHAP. XVI.
A yet further continuation, of the know∣ledge of the faults and imperfections in Horses, especially those which come in the hind Quarters. -
CHAP. XVII.
Of the imperfections of the Hind-legs, from the Hams downwards; where are explained all the infirmities, to which Coach-horses Legs are most subject. -
CHAP. XVIII.
How to know if a Horses Mouth be good and Loyal. -
CHAP. XIX.
How to judge of a Horses Vigour and Agility. -
CHAP. XX.
After what manner, a Man should mount and try a horse he intends to Buy. -
CHAP: XXI.
That an orderly and well regulate Mannage cannot be prejudicial to, nor spoil Horses, as some people would pretend it doth. -
CHAP. XXII.
The Names of the different Colours of horses, with the instructions and observations that may be drawn from them. -
CHAP XXIII.
Of Stars, Blazes, and the White marks which Horses have upon their Feet or Legs, called in french Balzanes -
CHAP: XXIV.
Of Feathers,both ordinary and extraordinary, which come in a Horses Body. -
CHAP. XXV.
How to know if a horse which a man intends to buy, hath a good appetite, or be Subject to the Tick. -
CHAP. XXVI.
The true method, to preserve horses sound and hearty upon Travel. -
CHAP: XXVII.
What is to be observed in Fitting a Horse with a convenient Saddle, before a Man goe to the wars, or begin a journey. -
CHAP: XXVIII.
Of the Appurtenances or Furniture of Saddle; such as Poitral or Breast-Plate, Crupper, Girths, Sursengle, and Stirrops, &c. -
CHAP. XXIX.
How a man should order and take care of Horses, in the beginning of a Journey. -
CHAP: XXX.
How a man should order Horses at dinner and supper, while upon Travel. -
CHAP. XXXI.
That Horses, at their first arrival, should not have their Legs Rub'd down; although the practice of it be both very common and ordinary. -
CHAP: XXXII.
A Charge or Bath to preserve horses Legs, and prevent their spoyling, either upon Travel, or by hunting. -
CHAP. XXXIII.
How to take away the Swelling or Gourding from horses Legs, and to un∣weary them with quench'd Cinders. -
CHAP: XXXIV.
A Continuation of the directions, for preserving Horses sound upon Travel. -
CHAP: XXXV.
What is to be observed, after People are arrived from a Journey, or Travelling. -
CHAP: XXXVI.
Of the Art of Shoeing, or the true and exact method of Shoeing all sorts of feet, be they never so bad or deformed. -
CHAP. XXXVII,
How to pare the feet well, fit the shoes, and drive the Nails. -
CHAP. XXXVIII.
Of low heels, tender feet, and other kinds of bad and imperfect feet. -
CHAP: XXXIX.
Of flat feet, and such as have their soles round and high, call'd in french pieds Combles. -
CHAP. XL.
How horses which are hoof bound, or narrow heel'd, should be shoed. -
CHAP. XLI.
How horses which have Clifts in their Quarters, commonly called False-quarters, (and in French Des Seymes,)are to be shoed. -
CHAP. XLII.
Of shoeing horses, which are Droits sur leurs membres(as the French call them) or whose fore-legs, from the knees to the Coronets, go in a streight line, and appear as if they were all of one peice; as also of those, whose pastern-joints bend so far for∣wards, that they appear to be dislocate. -
CHAP. XLIII.
Of Arched legs, in French jambes Arquees. -
CHAP. XLIV.
Of horses which tread only upon the Toes of their hind-feet (called in French Chevaux Rampins)as also of those which Trip or Stumble. -
CHAP. XLV.
How to shoe horses which have been Foundered in the feet. -
CHAP. XLVI.
Of Calkins. -
CHAP. XLVII.
How to shoe horses which Cut or Interfere. -
CHAP. XLVIII.
How horses of value should be fed and ordered, when staying at home. -
CHAP. XLIX
Of the necessity there is, for dressing and Currying horses. -
CHAP. L.
How Horses are to be Curry'd and Drest. -
CHAP. LI.
How horses which are Fatigued, Lean, and Light-bellyed, are to be ordered and fed. -
CHAP. LII.
How to Fatten horses with Grass, or green Barley. -
CHAP. LIII.
A continuation of the Method for recovering Horses, which are harassed and lean after a long journey. -
CHAP LIV.
Of the Food and Entertainment of horse of Mannage. -
CHAP. LV.
Of the Food and Entertainment of Coach-horses. -
CHAP. LVI.
Of the Quantity of Food, which should be given to all sizes of Horses. -
CHAP. LVII.
Some Reasons, why Horses should be alwayes covered in the Stable. -
CHAP. LVIII.
Of Purging in General. -
CHAP. LIX.
Of Medicaments which purge Bile Choler. -
CHAP. LX.
Of Medicaments which purge Pituite or Phlegm. -
CHAP. LXI.
Of Medicaments which purge Melancholy. -
CHAP. LXII.
Of Medicaments which purge Serosities or Watery Humors. -
CHAP. LXIII.
How, and at what time to administer a Purge to a Horse. -
CHAP. LXIV.
To prepare the Humours, in Horses which people intend to purge. -
CHAP. LXV.
Of Glysters. -
CHAP. LXVI.
After what manner a Glyster is to be ad∣ministred to a horse. -
CHAP. LXVII.
Of blooding Horses, and the Benefite thereof. -
CHAP. LXVIII.
At what times Horses should be let Blood. -
CHAP. LXIX.
Of the parts of the Body, wherein Horses are commonly bled. -
CHAP. LXX.
Of the Precautions to be observed in Blood-letting. -
CHAP. LXXI.
How to judge of the Quantity, and Quality of Blood. -
CHAP. LXXII.
Amethod, whereby to maintain or preserve horses in health. -
CHAP. LXXIII.
The Names and Vertues of Oint∣ments, Emplasters, Oils, and distilled Waters, common∣ly made use of for Horses. -
CHAP. LXXIV.
How to dy the Manes and Tails of Horses, of either a Scarlet or Gold Colour, which will continue fresh and live∣ly for a long time; as also to make a White Starin a Horses Fore-head. -
CHAP. LXXV.
A Discourse of Breeding,and how to Raise or Bring up a Good and Beautiful Raceof Horses. -
CHAP. LXXVI.
Of the Different Colours and Marks of Horses, and which are the best and most proper for a Stallion. -
CHAP. LXXVII.
Of the Shapes of Horses in general, and of horses of different Kingdoms. -
CHAP. LXXVIII.
What kind of Horse is fittest for a Stal∣lion,and how he is to be ordered: As also, What Mares are best to Breed upon, and how they are to receive the Stallion. -
CHAP. LXXIX.
When Foals are to be Weaned or Separate from their Dames, and how they are to beordered. -
CHAP. LXXX.
Instructions, for fitting all kinds of Horses, with proper Bits. -
CHAP. LXXXI.
Of all the different Kinds of Bit-Mouths, which are of most Use. -
CHAP. LXXXII.
Of all the different kinds of Branches, most in Use. -
CHAP. LXXXIII.
How to chuse a proper Bit, for any Horse.
- CORRECTIONS
- title page
- THE PREFACE.
-
Ʋpon a high Mettl'd, and well manag'd HORSE. -
A
SUPPLEMENT OF HORSEMANSHIP To the First Part, of ThePARFAIT MARESCHAL, &c.-
CHAP. I.
Of the Excellencie of the Art, and of the most considerable Authors who have writ of it. -
CHAP. II.
That it is a very foolish thing, and a Token of great ignorance in the Art, to think the Mannage useless. -
CHAP. III.
Of the great mistake which many people are in, who think it a great disparagement to Horsemanship; if by chance a good Horse∣man be thrown from his Horse. -
CHAP. IV.
That people are mightily disceived, who by meer Speculation without practice, think to become good and Skilful Horsemen. -
CHAP. V.
Of a strange mistake in some Horsemen, who by double exercise, fancie they will make a Horse sooner Ready, then by Moderate teaching. -
CHAP. VI.
A short description of the different kinds of Outlandish Horses. And, - First, Of the Spanish Horses.
- Secondly. Of the BARB.
-
Thirdly, Of the English Horse. -
Fourthly, Ofthe Frisonor Dutch-horse. -
Fifthly, Ofthe Danish-horse. -
Sixthly. Ofthe Almainor Germain-horse. -
Seventhly, Ofthe Courserof Naples. -
Eightly, Ofthe Turkish-horse. -
Ninthly, Ofthe Arabian-horse. -
Tenthly, Ofthe Polonian, Hungarian,and Swe∣dish-horses.
-
CHAP. VII.
Of the SpanishMules. -
CHAP. VIII.
Of the Curiosity and Care, which most of the abovementioned Kingdoms take, in keep∣ing and ornamenting their Horses. -
CHAP IX
What stature or size of Horses, is best and most convenient, either for the Warrs, a single Combate, or any thing else; As also, at what age it is most proper to begin to work a Horse, either for the Warrs or Mannage. -
CHAP. X.
What Equipage is mostproper for the Horse, and most commodious for the Horseman. -
CHAP. XI.
Of the true and perfect Seat, which a Man should keep upon Horseback. -
CHAP. XII.
Of Backing a Colt, or young Horse. -
CHAP. XIII.
A Discourse of Bitts, with some general Di∣rections to know, and make choice of those which are universally most proper, for all Horses. -
CHAP. XIV.
Of the Operation of the Bitt in several Cir∣cumstances. And -
CHAP. XV.
Of the Trench or watering Bitt, Snaffle, Martingal, and false Reins. -
CHAP. XVI.
Of the Cavezon, its Operation and Use. -
CHAP. XVII.
Of the several Helpsand Corrections,with Body, Voice, Spurrs, Rod, Calfsof the Leggs, &c.And -
CHAP. XVIII.
Of rewarding and punishing Horses, and that Feardoth much, but Lovelittle. -
CHAP. XIX.
That Oppositionin Horsesagainst the Rider,is for the most part a sign, of Strengthand Spirit. -
CHAP. XX.
What it is maketh a Horse go by Rote,or Routine,and how to Remedy it. -
CHAP. XXI.
A true Description of all the natural Paces,And -
CHAP. XXII.
Of all the Artificial Motionswhich a Horse can make. -
CHAP. XXIII.
The true Methodof Supplinga Horses Shoulders,or working at first either Colts,young Horses,or old ignorant Horses,upon Large Circles D'une piste,or of one Tread. -
CHAP. XXIV.
How to Stopa Horse, and make him Go back. -
CHAP. XXV.
How to make a Horse Sensibleand Obe∣dientto the Heels,or to answer exactlythe Spurrs. -
CHAP. XXVI.
The true and exact Method,to make a Horsego Terra a Terrajustly, and in Perfection. -
CHAP. XXVII.
Of the Piroyte. -
CHAP. XXVIII.
Of Passads. -
CHAP XXIX.
Of Corvets,and how to dress a Horse perfectly upon them, without a pillar,which is the surest way. -
CHAP. XXX.
Of Leaping Horses,and how to Dressthem. -
CHAP. XXXI.
A New and Pretty Invention,to Dress Horsesupon all Ayres,by the Helpof one Single Pillar. -
CHAP. XXXII.
A short Recapitulation,of what hath been already said concerning the Dressing of Horses,which if got by heart,and punc∣tually practised,vvill give a man such insightin the Art,as that he vvill seldome fail to makeand dressany Horse,that shall come to his hands. -
FIRST, Of the Natural Paces. -
SECONDLY, Of the Artificial Motions. -
THIRDLY, How those Naturaland Artificial Motionsare founded each upon other. -
FOƲRTHLY, Of Backinga Coltor Young Horse. -
FIFTHLY, Of Bittinga Horse. -
SIXTHLY, Of the Riders Garband Horses Equipage. -
SEVENTHLY
Of the HORSE-MANS Seat. -
EIGHTLY, Of the first Ridinga Horseupon Circles,or Supplingof his Shoulders. -
NINTHLY, Of puting a Horseupon his Haunches,or making him Obey the Heels. -
TENTHLY, Of Stopingand Going Back. -
ELEVENTHLY, Of Passaging. -
TWELFTHLY, Of Pesates. -
THIRTEENTHLY, Of the Helpsof the Bridle, Leggs,and Rod,in all Ayres. -
FOƲRTEENTHLY, Some more excellent Directionsand Observationsof very great importence,for the right Mannagingof Horses.
-
-
CHAP. XXXIII.
A Discourse of Ambling. -
CHAP. XXXIV.
Of the Vicesand Imperfectionsof Horses,and how to Preventand Remedythem. -
FIRST. Of the Imperfectionsof a Horses Mouth. -
SECONDLY. Of a Horsewho throwethup his Head,either to shun the pressureof the Curb,or the trouble of being put upon his Haunches. -
THIRDLY. Of a Horsewho goeth Incaputiato,or Armshimself against the Bitt. -
FOƲRTHLY. Of a Horsewho will not Turn,or Obeythe Hand. -
FIFTHLY, Of a horsewho will not Obey,or Answerthe Heels. -
SIXTHLY, Of a Horsewho in Ridingupon a Circleor Square,bringeth too much in his Outward Shoulder,and therefore keepeth not his Groundas he ought: As likewayes who Goeth falseupon his Terra a Terra,because he also bringeth too much in his Shoulders. -
SEVENTHLY, Of a Horsewho in the Mannagemaketh a Shufflingkind of Amble,As also Wranglethin his Trot. -
EIGHTLY. Of a Horsewho goeth too much upon his Chineor Back. -
NINTHLY, Of a Horsewho is Resty,or retains his Forces. -
TENTHLY. Of a Horse who forceth the Riders Hand,commonly called a Run-away. -
ELEVENTHLY, Of a Skittish Horse,and to assure him for the Warrs. -
TWELFTHLY, Of a Horsewho is Vitious,by Biting, Stricking,or Rising so high before,that he is alwayes in danger of coming over upon his Rider.
-
-
CHAP XXXV.
Of Running Horses,and how to Dyetthem for a Match.
-
CHAP. I.
-
THE CONTENTS OR An Alphabetical Table OF
The Principal Matters contained in the First Part. -
The Contents of the
Supplement, of HORSEMANSHIP. - engraved title page
- AN ADVERTISEMENT BY THE PUBLISHER.
- THE CONTENTS OF THE SECOND PART.
- illustration
-
THE Compleat Horseman. PART I.
-
CHAP I.
Of the Diseases of Horses, and their Remedies. -
CHAP. II.
Observations concerning the Signs of Sickness in a Horse. -
CHAP. III.
Of the Lampas. -
CHAP. IV.
Of Wolve's Teeth. -
CHAP. V.
Of Hurts or Wounds in the Mouth. -
CHAP. VI.
Of Loathing of Food,or, Want of Appetite. -
CHAP. VII.
An Armanfor a sick Horse who loaths his Food. -
CHAP. VIII. Chewing-Balls
to restore lost Appetite. -
CHAP. IX.
How to nourish a Horse that forsakes his Meat, during his Sickness. -
CHAP. X.
Of the Strangles. -
CHAP. XI.
Of the Electuary of Kermes -
CHAP. XII.
How to promote the Evacuation of the Humor by the Nose. -
CHAP. XIII.
Of the False or Bastard Strangles. -
CHAP. XIV.
An Ointment to ripen Kernels. -
CHAP. XV.
Of the Cold Rheum,or Morfounding. -
CHAP. XVI.
The Ʋniversal Cordial-Powder. -
CHAP. XVII.
Of the Cordial Balls,or Treacle Pills. -
CHAP. XVIII.
Of the Glanders. -
CHAP. XIX.
How to expel the Matter by the Nose. -
CHAP. XX.
How to resolve a Glandor Kernel. -
CHAP. XXI.
A Perfumeto draw forth the offending Humours. -
CHAP. XXII.
Another Remedy for the Glanders. -
CHAP. XXIII.
Of the Emetic Wine. -
CHAP. XXIV.
Of the Diseases of the Head,caus'd by Choleric Humours. -
CHAP. XXV.
Another Remedy for Diseases in the Head. -
CHAP. XXVI.
An excellent Remedy for the Disease in the Head,call'd, The Spanish-Evil -
CHAP. XXVII.
Of the true Preparation of Scammony. -
CHAP. XXVIII.
Of Diseases of the Eyes. -
CHAP. XXIX.
Of Blowson the Eyes. -
CHAP. XXX.
Of Lapis Mirabilis,or the Wonderful Stone. -
CHAP. XXXI.
Of Lunatic,or Moon Eyes. -
CHAP. XXXII.
Of the best way of making Rue-Water,to Cure Moon-Eyes. -
CHAP. XXXIII.
Of Oil of Lead,call'd, Oleum Saturni. -
CHAP. XXXIV.
Of cleansing the Horse's Eye below,or cutting out the Haw. -
CHAP. XXXV.
How to Cauterizeor burnthe Parts above the Eyes. -
CHAP. XXXVI.
Of Haemorrhagy,or Bleeding. -
CHAP. XXXVII.
Of the Stag's Evil,or Palsie in the Jaw. -
CHAP. XXXVIII.
Of the Vives. -
CHAP. XXXIX.
Of the Colic, Fret,or Gripes. -
CHAP. XL.
Of the FirstKind of Colic. -
CHAP. XLI.
Of Orvietan. -
CHAP. XLII.
Of Essenceof Vipers. -
CHAP. XLIII.
Of the SecondKind of Colic. -
CHAP. XLIV.
A Carminativeand Purging Oilfor Clysters. -
CHAP. XLV.
Of the ThirdKind of Colic. -
CHAP. XLVI.
An excellent Purging Oil. -
CHAP. XLVII.
Of the FourthKind of Colic. -
CHAP. XLVIII.
A Specific Powderfor all the FourKinds of this Di∣stemper already describ'd. -
CHAP. XLIX.
Of the FifthKind of Colic. -
CHAP. L.
Of a Horse that Stales Blood. -
CHAP. LI.
A Remedyfor the Stonesthat are drawn into the Body by the Violence of the Pain. -
CHAP. LII.
Of the SixthKind of Colic,call'd by some the Red Gripes. -
CHAP. LIII.
Of the Stavers. -
CHAP. LIV.
Of a Shoulder-wrench, Shoulder-pight,and Shoulder-splait. -
CHAP. LV.
The Baron's Ointmentfor Strainsin the Shouldersor Hips. -
CHAP. LVI.
Of a Shoulder-splait. -
CHAP. LVII.
Of the Red Honey-Charge. -
CHAP. LVIII.
Of the Ointment Oppodeldoc,for dry wither'd Shoul∣ders,that are depriv'd of their usual Nourishment, and for all Strainsor Wrenchesin the Shouldersor Hips. -
CHAP. LIX.
Of Broken Legsor Bones. -
CHAP. LX.
Of Stiff, Tir'd, Decay'd,or Bruis'd Legs. -
CHAP. LXI.
For Blows, swell'dor gourdy-Legs,whether the Swel∣lingbe occasion'd by some Accident, or proceed from any other Cause. -
CHAP. LXII.
A Honey-Chargeor Remolade,for a Blow,or to as∣swage a Swellingin the Legs. -
CHAP. LXIII.
The Duke's Ointmentfor Swellingsand Bruises,accom∣pany'd with Heat,and for Inflammationsin any Part of the Body. -
CHAP. LXIV.
Of Old Swellingsin the Legs,occasion'd by an ill∣cur'd Sinew-sprain. -
CHAP. LXV.
A Bathfor the Legs, Shoulders,and Hips. -
CHAP. LXVI.
An excellent Oilfor stiffand tir'd Legs. -
CHAP. LXVII.
A Balsamfor Legsspoil'd by Travelling. -
CHAP. LXVIII.
Of Malendersand Selenders. -
CHAP. LXIX.
Of Splents. -
CHAP. LXX. Ointment of Beetles
for Splents, Wind-galls,and (even the greatest) Farcy-Knotsor Cords. -
CHAP. LXXI. Ointment of Worms
for Splents, Wind-galls, Water-Farcy,and other Swellings. -
CHAP. LXXII.
To soften a Hard Swelling. -
CHAP. LXXIII.
Of Wind-Galls. -
CHAP. LXXIV.
Of Retoriesor Ruptories,call'd, by the Italians, Dead Fire. -
CHAP. LXXV.
Of Wrenchesor Luxations,and Dislocationsof the Pastern-Joint. -
CHAP. LXXVI.
Of a Sinew-sprainor Sinew-sprung. -
CHAP. LXXVII.
The Nerve-Ointmentfor Sinew-sprains, Tyr'dand Decay'd Legs,and all Old Strains. -
CHAP. LXXVII.
Of swell'dand gourded Pastern-Joints. -
CHAP. LXXVIII.
The Plaister of Walnutsto resolve Swellings. -
CHAP. LXXIX.
Of an Attaintor Over-reach. -
CHAP. LXXX.
Of the Scratches. -
CHAP. LXXXI.
Of Sinewy Scratches. -
CHAP. LXXXII.
Of the Thirdsort of Scratches,commonly call'd Quitter-Bone. -
CHAP. LXXXIII.
The Doctor's Ointmentto cleanse Quitter-bones. -
CHAP. LXXXIV.
Of the Ring-bone. -
CHAP. LXXXV.
Of the Vices of the Feetand Hoofs. -
CHAP. LXXXVI.
Of Surbated Feet. -
CHAP. LXXXVII.
Of a False Quarter. -
CHAP. LXXXVIII.
Of Narrow Heels. -
CHAP. LXXXIX.
Of Taking out the Sole. -
CHAP. XC.
Of Figgsgrowing in a Horse's Foot. -
CHAP. XCI.
Of Retraitsor Prickswith Stubs,or with a Nailin Shooing,or in the Street. -
CHAP. XCII.
Of Prickingwith Stubsor Nailsin the Streets. -
CHAP. XCIII. Oil
of Gabian. -
CHAP. XCIV.
Monsieur Curtis's Ointmentfor Wounds, Bruises,or Prickswith a Nailor Stubs. -
CHAP. XCV.
A Hotor Burning Balsamfor Wounds, Bruises,and Cold Pains;as also for Prickswith a Nailor Stubs. -
CHAP. XCVI.
Remedies for an Imposthumein the Hairypart of the Foot. -
CHAP. XCVII.
Of the Castingof the Hoof. -
CHAP. XCVIII.
Of Bleymes. -
CHAP. XCXI.
Of Scab'd Heelsor Frush. -
CHAP. C.
Of the Crown-Scab. -
CHAP. CI.
Of Fleshy Excrescencieson the Frush,by some ignorant Persons mistaken for the Figgs. -
CHAP. CII.
To restore decay'dand wasted Feet,depriv'd of Nou∣rishment by several Distempers. -
CHAP. CIII.
Of Wounds. -
CHAP. CIV. Cinnabar Pills
for Wounds, Worms, Mange,and Farcin,and for the shedding of the Hairfrom the Headand Neck. -
CHAP. CV.
The Hermit's Ointmentfor Woundsin Horses. -
CHAP. CVI.
Of a Horse that is Wrungor Hurtin the Withers. -
CHAP. CVII.
The Vulnerary Water. -
CHAP. CVIII. Powders
to dry up a Wound. -
CHAP. CIX.
Of Swellingsor Woundson the Reinsor Back. -
CHAP. CX.
Of Watersfor Gun-Shot Wounds,or Vulnerary Potions. -
CHAP. CXI.
Of Woundsor Hurtson the Pastern-Joint,and other Nervousor SinewyParts. -
CHAP. CXII.
To prevent the Madnessoccasion'd by the biting of a Mad-Dog,either in Men,or any sort of Cattle. -
CHAP. CXIII.
Of the Bitingof a Venemous Beast. -
CHAP. CXIV.
Of Pursivenessor Shortness of Breath. -
CHAP. CXV.
The way of Exhibiting Honeyto Horses that are Pur∣five,or troubl'd with Disorders in the Flanks,and other Distempers. -
CHAP. CXVI.
A Powderfor heat and disturbance in the Flanks. -
CHAP. CXVII.
An excellent Powderfor PursiveHorses. -
CHAP. CXVIII.
Of the Cure of Pursivensswith Eggs. -
CHAP. CXIX.
The Yellow Pillsfor short-windedHorses. -
CHAP. CXX.
Of the Cough. -
CHAP. CXXI.
An Electuaryfor a Cough,caus'd by Preter∣natural Heat. -
CHAP. CXXII.
Of. Chst-Foundering, and Founderingaccompany'd with a Fever. -
CHAP. CXXIII.
Remedies for Obstructions of the Lungs,caus'd by Foundering. -
CHAP. CXXIV.
A Remedy for a Founder'dHorse that is troubl'd with a Fever,and very sick - CHAP. CXXV. Crocus Metallorum.
-
CHAP. CXXVI.
Of Tir'dHorses that Pine awayafter hard Labour or Riding. -
CHAP. CXXVII.
Of Sal-Polychrest,or Fusible Sulphur. -
CHAP. CXXVIII.
A Fomentationfor a Leanand Tyr'dHorse. -
CHAP. CXXIX.
The Golden Sulphurof Antimony. -
CHAP. CXXX.
The Method of FatteningHorses. -
CHAP. CXXXI.
Of the Shrinking of the Sinews,and Gauntness of the Belly,occasion'd by Foundering of the Body,and other Distempers. -
CHAP. CXXXII.
Of the Anticor. -
CHAP. CXXXIII.
Of Palpitation of the Heart. -
CHAP. CXXXIV.
Of Fevers. -
CHAP. CXXXV.
Of the Causesand Signsof a Fever. -
CHAP. CXXXVI.
Of the Cure of Putrid Fevers. -
CHAP. CXXXVII.
Of a Pestilential Fever. -
CHAP. CXXXVIII.
An excellent Catholicumfor Clysters. -
CHAP. CXXXIX.
Of the Farcin. -
CHAP. CXL.
Remedies for the Farcin. -
CHAP. CXLI.
A SpecificRemedy for the Farcin. -
CHAP. CXLII.
To cure the Farcinby giving the Fire. -
CHAP. CXLIII.
The Remedy of a German Farrierfor the Farcin. -
CHAP. CXLIV.
Remedies for the Farcinthat resembles a Hen's Fundament. -
CHAP. CXLV.
The German Ptisan,for the Cure of the Farcin. -
CHAP. CXLVI.
Of an inveterate Farcin. -
CHAP. CXLVII.
Of the Farcinin the Head. -
CHAP. CXLVIII.
To dissolve and asswage all sorts of Swellingscaus'd by the Farcin,both in the Legs,and other Parts of the Body. -
CHAP. CXLIX.
Of the Ebullition of the Blood,or Blood∣running Itch. -
CHAP. CL. Crystal Mineral,
or Sal Prunellae. -
CHAP. CLI.
Of the Shedding of the Hairfrom the Head,accompa∣ny'd with the Mange;And of the Falling of the Hairfrom the rest of the Body,especially about the Neck,and hinder part of the Thighs. -
CHAP. CLII.
Of Molten-Grease. -
CHAP. CLIII. Stinking Pills
for Foundering, Molten-Grease, Chest-Foundering,and the Colic. -
CHAP. CLIV.
Of Foundering. -
CHAP. CLV.
Of Painsin the Feet after Foundering. -
CHAP. CLVI.
Of the Mange, Itch,or Running-Scab. -
CHAP. CXLVII.
The Neat-Herds Ointmentfor the Pains,or watry Soresin the Legs,foul Woundsor Ulcers,and the Mange. -
CHAP. CLVIII.
Of Worms, Bots,or Trunchionsthat breed in the Body of a Horse. -
CHAP. CLIX. Purging-Pills
to destroy Worms. -
CHAP. CLX.
Of Swaying of the Back,and Falls. -
CHAP. CLXI.
Of Hip-shot,or a Strainin the Hips. -
CHAP. CLXII.
Of the Swelling of the Codsand Stones. -
CHAP. CLXIII.
Of Bruis'd, Swoll'n,or Hard Stones. -
CHAP. CLXIV.
Of the Lask, Looseness,or Flux of the Belly. -
CHAP. CLXV.
Another Remedy for a Flux,proceeding from a coldCause. -
CHAP. CLXVI.
Of the Falling of the Fundament. -
CHAP. CLXVII.
Of Strains, Hurts,and Blowson the Houghs. -
CHAP. CLXVIII.
Of the Relaxationand Strainingof the Master-Sinew. -
CHAP. CLXIX.
An admirable Balsamfor Strainsin the Hough, Wrenches, Dislocations, Hip-shot, Blows, Bruises, Sinew-sprain,or Sinew-sprung. -
BHAP. CLXX.
Of the Cramp. -
CHAP. CLXXI.
Of the Hough-Bony. -
CHAP. CLXXII.
Of Wind-Galls. -
CHAP. CLXXIII.
The Dukeof Newburg's Ointment. -
CHAP. CLXXIV.
Of the Jardon. -
CHAP. CLXXV.
Of the dry Spavin,or String-halt. -
CHAP. CLXXVI.
Of the Ox-Spavin,or Bone-Spavin. -
CHAP. CLXXVII.
Of the Blood-Spavin. -
CHAP. CLXXVIII
Of the Curb. -
CHAP. CLXXIX.
Of the manner of giving the Fireto Horses. -
CHAP. CLXXX.
Of all the Sores, Pains, Swellings,and Distempersof hinder Legs,from the Houghdownwards. -
CHAP. CLXXXI.
An Excellent Remedy for Warts. -
CHAP. CLXXXII.
The Ointment of Oldenburg,to heal and dry up the Pains, Rat-Tails, Mules,and other foul and watery Sores in a Horse's Legs. -
CHAP. CLXXXIII.
Of Swoll'nor Gourdy Legs,by reason of the Pains,or other Fleshy Sores. -
CHAP. CLXXXIV.
The white Honey-Charge,or Plaister,for the Pains, Warts, Rat-Tails, Mules, Clefts, Scratches,and Halter-cast. -
CHAP. CLXXXV.
The Method of taking up a Vein. -
CHAP. CLXXXVI.
Of Halter-Cast. -
CHAP. CLXXXVII.
Of the Hungry Evil. -
CHAP. CLXXXVIII.
Of Crepances. -
CHAP. CLXXXIX.
Of the Numness of the Hoof.
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CHAP I.
- A TABLE OF THE DISEASES.
- AN INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL REMEDIES Describ'd in this PART.