32 HOW TO CHOOSE A HORSE 



Of course, it may be merely accidental, 

 but its presence in this situation should be 

 explainable to the buyer's satisfaction. 



The Withers. 



Examine these for bruises, past or present. 



The Shoulders. 



Compare the right and left shoulders as 

 to their equal fulness, because '' slipped 

 shoulder" is not uncommon. Also look for 

 bruising by the collar (collar galls). White 

 hairs in this region — or, if a light horse, 

 darker hairs — are likely to be the sign of 

 past sores. This need not necessarily pre- 

 vent one from choosino- a horse if the 

 shoulders are well shaped, and not likely to 



