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way of extravagant action is demanded of him, and he should 

 be up to weight. 



Cow Hocks — In-turned hocks, which cause the stifles 

 and feet to turn outwards. This formation certainly detracts 

 from the appearance of a horse, and reduces his propelling 

 power ; but there are cases of animals which have been 

 slightly cow-hocked having shown great speed. (See Hocks.) 



Cow-kick. — The forward kicks some horses give with 

 their hind-legs are thus described. A cow-kick is a serious 

 danger to any one mounting or standing beside the animal 

 which indulges in the habit. 



Cracked Heels may be described as severe chaps, the 

 result of the hollow of the heels above the hoof and at the 

 back of the pastern being insufficiently dried after becoming 

 wet by water or mud. 



Treatment. — Apply a dressing of zinc or some other 

 healing ointment, and let as little water as possible get on 

 the sore places. As a precautionary measure it is well to 

 apply a little vaseline to the hollows above the heels before 

 the horse goes out in cold weather. 



Cradle.— A light 

 f r am e wor k, con- 

 structed to buckle 

 round a horse's neck 

 in such a manner as 

 to prevent him bend- 

 ing it. A cradle is 

 usually used after 

 blistering, or when 

 poulticing is going 

 on, so that his teeth 

 cannot reach the parts 

 which irritate. (See 

 Blistering^ 



