70 HOW TO CHOOSE A HORSE 



outwards or inwards ; that brushes or speedy 

 cuts. 



As to the feet, these should be proportion- 

 ate, and free from flatness of sole, contracted 

 heels, sandcrack, brittleness, corn and thrush, 

 all of which (excepting two) constitute 

 unsoundness. 



A slight splinty deposit, if well placed on 

 the cannon bone, is immaterial, but have 

 nothing to do with an animal required for 

 fast work having a bone-spavin, curb, or 

 corns. 



Thickened tendons, puffy joints, and 

 saddle-sores should be sufficient to prevent 

 buying. 



Like any other class of horse, the cob is 

 liable to have defects in connection with its 

 respiratory apparatus, the chief of which are 

 roaring and broken wind. 



