34 HOW TO CHOOSE A HORSE 



Sometimes an operation is performed in 

 this region for the reHef of lameness, when 

 other means of its removal have failed. 



The Knees. 



Feel these to see whether there is any 

 stiffness about them, because a stiff-kneed 

 horse is practically valueless. Blemishing 

 and broken knee should always be looked 

 for. The presence of white hairs, or else a 

 small dark patch of hair, points to either one 

 or the other of these having happened. If 

 so, the owner may be able to give the buyer 

 a satisfactory explanation. Bear in mind that 

 sellers are usually very ready— sometimes too 

 ready — to offer explanations. 



A "history of the seller" is frequendy of 



