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and by standing behind him when on the trot, 

 it will be perceived that his knees have a 

 twisting motion outwards, and tlie feet de- 

 scribe the two cross lines alluded to. The 

 worst thing attending such a form is, that if 

 the horse be cut of condition, and weak, and 

 if he do not stand tolerably wide in the bosom, 

 he will cut himself before at the fetlocks with 

 his heels ; and should his feet take his legs 

 higher, he will run a great risk of coming 

 down. 



