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the fetlocks, in consequence of weak quarter?, 

 which ought therefore to be full, round, and 

 broad across at the kidneys. 



In order to know if a horse be strong in the 

 quarters, he must be examined about the kid- 

 neys, flanks and haunch bones, by standing 

 across and behind him, and by taking a survey 

 from the tail to the shoulder, by observing also 

 that he is full and round, and that his haunch 

 bones do not shew themselves, but' that he is 

 Strong and plump towards the coupling of the 

 back ; and if so, his strength in the quarters 

 may be depended on. For hard work, it is 

 necessary that horses should be strong in this 

 part, particularly for the dragoon service, as a 

 considerable weight must be borne on their 

 quarters. 



