122 THE HORSE. 



Any large unsightly knot or lump about the neck- 

 vein will generally be found to be the effect of bleeding, 

 and must be considered a Blemish. 



SCARS. 



See " Wounds " and "■ Blemishes. 



FIRING. 



It is not advisable here to discuss the merits or de- 

 merits of firing, as deep or severe firing is seldom re- 

 sorted to. 



When the horse has been subjected to such an ordeal, 

 however neatly the operation may have been performed, 

 the mark, which will remain as long as he lives, must ])e 

 held to be a Blemish. 



Such is not the case, however, with superficial firing, 

 as then, in most cases, the traces are scarcely perceptible; 

 therefore, except in rare instances, these slight traces do 

 not constitute a Blemish. 



If, after firing, the horse goes free from lameness and 

 inconvenience, the disease being completely removed and 

 with the exception of the scars resulting from the oper- 

 ation no alteration of structure having taken place, he is 



Sound. 



nervousness. 



Nervousness or fidgetiness in the horse's disposition to 

 such an extent as to render him difficult to clean, har- 

 ness, saddle, bridle, or put into the stable, or as to make 

 him jump or start at any unaccustomed noise or sight in 

 or out of the stable, is a Vice. 



Although this fidgetiness and restlessness are generally 

 caused by the mismanagement or thoughtlessness of the 



