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cases can be entirely cured of this habit, by cutting 

 away or extracting the first lower molar. By doing 

 so it deprives them of a solid support for the bit which 

 will then draw directly against the 

 angle of the mouth. Before op- 

 erating in the above manner 

 (which should be as a last resort 

 only), it is well to examine the 

 edges of the molars, and if rough, 

 dress them down smooth. 



Another very disagreeable 

 habit, the result of sharp teeth and 

 which can be entirely remedied, is 

 known as "side lining" or "side 

 pulling." It consists in the horse 

 carrying his head to one side, or 

 pulling harder on one rein than on 

 the other while being ridden or 

 driven. Horses addicted to this 

 habit are known as "side liners" 

 or "side pullers." 



The first step in remedying 

 this defect is to dress the inside of 



FIG. 43. Pair of ban- the lower molars and the outside 

 dies for extracting for- 

 ceps and molar cutters of the upper ones. If this does 



not have the desired effect, cut off a portion of 

 the lower first molar, on the side opposite from 

 that towards which he carries his head. That is, 



