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CHAP. Vlil. 



ON THE CREST* 



THE crest of a horse is the highest, and 

 most curved or arched part of the neck, under 

 the mane; and well made, spirited horses ex- 

 hibit a proud and bold crest. A horse, how- 

 ever, with the finest possible crest may lose it, 

 and become what is called crest-fallen; that is, 

 his neck in this part under the hair loses its 

 muscular power, and does not support the 

 mane. This proceeds from low condition and 

 too severe exercise. Good feeding and rest 

 will restore a horse to his spirits and his 

 strength in those parts. We may observe that 

 all horses which show no crest are patient, dull, 

 heavy, and spiritless; such are, for instance, 

 the ass, the mule,- the dromedary, the camel, 

 znd goat, or ewe-necked horses; they are, 

 however, good enough for certain purposes, 

 . ^d .suffering them to use their peculiar paces, 

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