30 HOW TO CHOOSE A HORSE 



.the inner quarter for corn or bruises on other 

 parts of it. 



A mealy condition of the horn, seedy-toe, 

 dropped sole, and canker, may easily be 

 hidden through the use of a leather sole, 

 therefore bear these diseases in mind. 



Navicular Disease. 



An upright pastern, boxy hoof, contraction 

 at the heels, a shoe worn at the toe, and a 

 short, cat-like step on one or both feet, 

 suggest the presence of this malady. It is 

 confirmed by the animal being specially lame 

 as soon as it leaves the stable, frequently 

 disappearing after being freely exercised. 



It renders a horse valueless from a 

 monetary point of view. 



