Melt the rosin, turpentine and lard in any common vessel, and when the mixture begins to cool put in the powdered flies; mix well by stirring. Before applying the blister clip or shave the hair off and grease, rub well for ten minutes. After it has acted, grease with lard or oil.
FOR RING BONE OR SPAVIN.
The following will be found very useful for removing ring bone or spavin, or any other bony substance. Take
- 8 ounces of spanish flies,
- 1 pound of lard,
- 1 “ rosin,
- 6 ounces of venice turpentine,
Melt the lard, rosin and turpentine over a slow fire, and when beginning to cool add the spanish flies. Apply three mornings in succession; and in twelve hours after the last application dress with lard; keep out of the water while blistering, which may be reduced with oil and used for the purpose of irritating and removing inflammation, lameness, &c. The horse should not get wet while blistering.
SPIRITS OF PIMENTO.
To make spirits of pimento take
- ½ pound of ground allspice,
- 1 quart of alcohol.
- 1 “ of water,
Put these into a bottle and shake well before using. It is now ready for use though it is better to let it stand several days. This is a good lotion for the wind colic after the gas has been removed.