FAULTY CONFORMATIOX AND MOVEMENT. 



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hocks that will not stand violent exertions may endure for years, 

 in quiet work ; but these are exceptions, and the rule stands 

 good as before. 



Comparing Figs. 1, 2, 3 (page 200), and 4 and 5 (page 201), 

 we recosrnize some broad distinctions. 



In Fig. 1, the hock is too straight. The legs in this posi- 

 tion are subject to spavin and thorough-pin. 



In Fig. 2, the hock is overbent and we may look for curb. 



In Fig. 3, the leg is too far behind ; and, therefore, does not 

 afford the horse sufficient propelling power. 



In Fig. 4, the hocks stand in and the toes stand out ; and 

 in Fiff. 5, the hocks stand out and the toes stand in. 



In contrast to the foregoing. Figs. 6 and 7 (page 202), rep- 

 resent the usually recommended position and what is considered 

 the best position ; and in connection herewith the reader is re- 

 spectfully referred again to Fig. 1, illustrating the model horse,, 

 according to my 50 years' experience and observation. 



4. Hocks too close. 5. Hocks too open. 



Fig. 95. faulty position of hind legs, back view. 



