44 WARRANTY OF 



at the time of examination goes free from lameness, you 

 have reason to apprehend occasional inconvenience from 

 the temporary lameness occasioned by this complaint ; 

 and, while subject to the return at intervals, or where 

 it is a determined complaint of the horse, the animal is 



UNSOUND. 



Where the cure has been effected some time and no 

 relapse has occurred, as it is clear that the malady has 

 not become a constitutional complaint of the horse, 

 then it may be considered that a permanent cure has 

 been effected, and the animal be warranted as SOUND 



Thorough Pins. 



There are few horses who have done any work with- 

 out acquiring thorough pins. They are a windgall in 

 the hock. Unless they cause inconvenience, which 

 is rarely the case, the horse is SOUND. 



Blood Spavin. 



Blood spavin is an enlargement of the thigh vein, where 

 it passes over the inside of the hock. It is known by 

 giving way and disappearing in a great degree upon pres- 

 sure being applied below it ; but it returns as soon as the 

 pressure is removed. Blood spavins never produce lame- 

 ness, and are of rare occurrence. Severe strains, bruises, 

 or other local injuries are the cause. Some will not admit 

 that the disease is an unsoundness, while others maintain 



