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their proper situations. This complaint pre- 

 vails chiefly among young horses, particularly 

 those which are cow-houghed, or whose houghs 

 describe an acute angle with the thigh. A 

 curb will occasion lameness during its inflam- 

 matory state, but it is easily removed by 

 blistering or firing. During its inactive state 

 the horse experiences no inconvenience ; it is, 

 therefore, doubtful, Avhether a curb, under 

 such circumstances, should constitute unsound- 

 ness, any more than windgalls or thorough 

 pins. 



LAMENESS IN THE STIFLE 



Seldom occurs, except from external injury; in 

 which case it is sufficiently apparent by the 

 swelling of the surrounding parts. If, there- 

 fore, no swelling exists in the stifle, it is pretty 

 certain that the animal is not lame in that part. 



LAMENESS IN THE AVHIRL BONE, 



Or the Articulation of the Thigh Bone xcith 

 the Pelvis. 



This complaint also very rarely occurs, the 

 joint being surrounded by such massy and 

 powerful muscles, as to be protected, in a great 

 degree, from injury. AVhcn the animal is 



