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EQUINE LOCOMOTION. 



As an example of the high stepping walk, we may take 

 the action of Napoleon's horse in Meissonier's great 

 picture, " 1814 " (Fig. 651). 



In the various forms of the walk— except in heavy 

 draught on the level or up an ascent, or when going up 



Fig. 118. 



Fit 



119. 



Fig. 120. 



Fig. 121. 



Fig. 122. 



Long Striding Walk. 



Fig. 123. 



an incline even without having to pull a heavy weight 

 — the healthy horse brings the heel of the foot first on the 

 ground, or the flat of the foot. When the heel precedes 

 the toe in touching the ground, the interval is usually so 



