MUTTON FAT— NARROW BEHIND 



Mutton Fat. — Sound mutton fat chopped up fine and 

 placed in a jar on the hob or in the oven until melted 

 provides, after it has cooled, a most excellent ointment for 

 application to the hoofs of horses, as it assists in supplying 

 any absence of oil and promotes the growth of horn on the 

 walls and soles. (See BritiU Hoofs.) 



Muzzle. — The part of the head which includes the nostrils, 

 lips, and the bones, gums, and teeth covered by the latter. 



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Nag. — The expression "nag " is still applied in many parts 

 of the country to horses of the lighter breeds in order to 

 distinguish them from the cart and heavy draught varieties. 

 No doubt it is derived from the old Anglo-Saxon word 

 hnegan, to neigh. 



Nails. — It is necessary, though many shoeing smiths do 

 not appear to think it is, for the heads of the nails to fit the 

 holes in the shoes properly, but it is unnecessary to use a 

 heavier nail than is absolutely required. The front nails 

 of a shoe should penetrate the horn of the hoof about i inch, 

 the hind ones not so far. (See Clinches, Pricks, Shoeing.) 



Nap. — A slang expression referring to the act of a horse 

 which refuses to go forward, but suddenly swerves, or attempts 

 to bolt out at a gate or out of the road or course he may 

 be on. 



Narrow Behind. — A horse is said to be narrow behind 

 when his croup and thighs are deficient in muscle, so as to 

 give him a narrow appearance when one stands behind him. 

 (See Split Up.) 



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