The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

TO REMOVE FILM FROM HORSE'S EYES:
TAKE A PIECE OF FRESH BUTTER ABOUT THE SIZE OF A COMMON
WALNUT AND PUT IT IN THE OPPOSITE EAR (IF RIGHT EYE, LEFT
EAR). IF THE BUTTER BE HARD, HOLD THE EAR A LITTLE WITH
YOUR HAND UNTIL IT MELTS. IF YOU HAVEN'T THE BUTTER,
HOG'S LARD CLEAR OF SALT WILL ANSWER. IN EVERY CASE I
EVER SAW IT TRIED, ONE APPLICATION IS SUFFICIENT.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Date learned: 10-17-1973