CRAMPED ACTION^CRIB-BITTNG 



Cramped Action. — When a horse fails to move with 

 freedom, his action is described as cramped. (See Free 

 Action, Liberty.) 



Crest- — (a) The upper part of the neck, the arch of 

 which is usually strongly developed in stallions. If the 

 crest feels hard to the touch, the horse is in good condition 

 and health. 



(P)) See Armorial Beari)igs. 



Crib-biting is a most objectionable form of vice for a 

 horse to indulge in, as it is apt to produce inflammation of 

 the bowels, flatulency, colic, and various ills to which the 

 stomach is liable. The vice consists of swallowing air, which 

 a horse succeeds in accomplishing by supporting his teeth 



Crib-biting. 



on the manger, rack chain, or any object which he can get 

 hold of — in fact the fore-legs have been used for the purpose 

 — and sucking in the air through his half- opened mouth. 

 He will then attempt, usually successfully, to swallow the 

 air, by bringing his chin towards his breast, and arching his 

 neck, the operation being accompanied by a peculiar grunting 

 sound which there is no mistaking. Probably the habit com- 



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