THE HORSE. 113 



Soft Enlargements. 



During the formation of soft enlargements, and until 

 their result is ascertained, the horse is UNSOUND. 



If, upon their being fully developed, they do not 

 impede the horse in the execution of his work, he is 



SOUND. 



But, when they are so large as to be unsightly, they 

 are BLEMISHES. 



See articles on " Windgalls/' " Thorough-pins/' 

 " Bog-spavin/' " Curbs/' and " Spavins." 



Long Pasterns. 



When long pasterns do not impair the horse's 

 action, by causing weakness, as described in the 

 articles "Cutting" and " Speedy-cut/' he is 



SOUND. 



Long pasterns, except when they are extreme for 

 the weight or work required, may be considered an 

 advantage, as they are easy to the rider and prevent 

 concussion to the horse. 



If the length of the pasterns arises from the rupture 

 or unnatural elongation of the tendon, the horse is then 

 termed " broken down/' and is UNSOUND. 



When, from the great length of the pastern, the 



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