TAKE OFF — TARSUS 



These can readily be seen at a distance, and therefore the 

 practice is worthy of consideration. (See Bi-anding, Ear 

 Marks.) 



Take Off. — The place where a horse commences his jump 

 is so described. If the ground here is soft and treacherous 

 there is a chance of the animal failing to steady himself for 

 the leap. (See Jumping.) 



Tan is a good substance to lay on the floors of riding 

 schools, as it is soft, springy, and cool to the feet if kept 

 properly damp. For the same reason it is an excellent 

 material to use on the floors of boxes during the daytime 

 when horses are suffering from foot troubles. 



Tandem Team. — Of the two horses which make up a 

 tandem team it is usual to find the wheeler a little taller 

 and more powerful than the leader. Hence many perfectly 

 matched pairs are occasionally beaten in a tandem class by 

 animals which would stand no chance against them as a pair. 

 Both the wheeler and leader should possess freedom of action 

 and manners, else a catastrophe may occur at any moment, 

 and on no account is it excusable to drive the bigger horse 

 or the less free mover as leader. (See Driving.) 



Tapeworm. — See Worms. 



Tar forms a useful stuffing for the feet in cases of thrush 

 if applied on tow. (See Thrush^ 



Tares are an excellent green food for all horses, but they 

 must not be given too liberally to the light varieties in full 

 work, though the heavy breeds which move slowly can have 

 them whenever procurable. Hence the value of spring and 

 winter sown crops. (See Feeding^ 



Tarsus. — The hock, which see, also Bones. 



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