PECK—PERCHERON HORSE 



attractive-looking form of litter when straw is scarce, but 

 it is more adapted for use in summer than in winter. In 

 cases where horses eat their litter it often prevents a good 

 deal of trouble, though inveterate offenders have been known 

 to devour even their peat moss bedding. Before being used 

 it must be carefully broken up small, and any drains which 

 it can penetrate should be stopped up, as otherwise they will 

 become choked, and as the moss absorbs all moisture this 

 will not interfere with the healthiness of the stable. (See 

 Beddmg.) 



Peck. — (a) a term used to denote the act of stumbling. 

 (b) See Measures. 



Pedal Bone. — The bone of the horse's foot known as 

 the coffin bone. (See Foot.) 



Pegs. — See Frost Nails. 



Pelvis. — The large bone of the croup. 



Penis. — The organ of sex of a stallion or gelding. 



Perch is that part of the under-carriage which extends 

 from the fore to the hind part of a C. spring carriage, holding 

 the back and front part of the running gear rigidly together. 

 It is necessary in C. spring carriages to have a perch, other- 

 wise there would be no connection between the hind and 

 front carriages, and they would come away from the body as 

 soon as the horses began to pull. The perch was made of 

 wood, plated with iron or steel, but for the sake of lightness 

 of appearance they are now made of steel. They are made 

 in two forms, straight and crane-necked, the latter having 

 an arched curve just behind the fore-carriage to allow the 

 wheel to pass under it, giving it a full lock. 



Percheron Horse. — This breed originated in France, and, 

 though never very popular in England, has made its mark 



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