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But, if the wenny, capped, or callous feature is very 

 conspicuous, it is a blemish, and, where it interferes 

 with the action or work, the horse is UNSOUND. 



THE EYES. 



The eyes require a very careful examination, as on 

 their proper action our safety and comfort in the use of 

 the animal mainly depend. 



A horse with perfect eyes never shies, unless from 

 mismanagement and savage cruelty ; and even then he 

 may be cured. He may look at various objects, and, 

 when fresh from want of exercise, he is likely enough 

 to play and frisk on observing different things, par- 

 ticularly such things as pass him quickly ; but he may, 

 nevertheless, be perfectly free from vice. 



It is absolutely necessary that good light should be 

 obtained, in order to inspect the eyes, and care 

 should be taken that the animal be kept quiet for a 

 sufficient time to enable you to observe these organs 

 narrowly and collectedly. The light best suited for 

 this purpose is that which comes from above, and above 

 only, like that which proceeds from a lantern roof, 

 as in picture-galleries and in some riding-schools. 

 The next best light comes from the skylight common 

 in the latter, or in a covered ride with a light above. 

 Having placed the horse immediately under the light, 

 you will be able to see and examine every defect as 



