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replaceable, is drawn down by the muscles and unites 

 below its original place. When the horse ceases to 

 go lame, as he usually soon does, he is sound ; it must, 

 nevertheless, be recorded in the warranty as a BLEMISH. 



Other diseases of Joints. 



With the other joints all difficulty is soon removed, 

 as they show their diseases by lameness, and when well 

 they are SOUND. 



If any enlargement or scar remains, it is a BLEMISH. 



Grease. 



Grease is a disease seldom seen in gentlemen's stables. 

 It is a proof of neglect. If recent, it is easily cured, 

 and is, therefore, of little consequence. Till cured, the 

 horse is UNSOUND. 



Afterwards, SOUND. 



Cracked Heels. 



When of recent occurrence, cracked heels are of less 

 consequence than grease. Till cured, the animal is 



UNSOUND, 

 Afterwards, SOUND. 



