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ELEMENTS OF HIPPOLOGY. 



A Study in Conformation. 

 Courtesy of Otto Eerelman. 



Examine the tail; see that the quarters are well filled up 

 behind, and that all is in order under the dock. 



Examine the sheath; look under the belly to see that there 

 are no warts or protuberances there, and that the belly is free 

 from scars. Look on all the legs for wire cuts. 



The horse's action should next be tested. Have him led at 

 a slow gait away from you, noticing the action of the hocks, 

 pasterns, and feet. Look closely for any dwelling on either 

 hind leg, indicating lameness in the other. Watch his head, to 

 see if he nods excessively. 



When he turns, note carefully the ease of action in the front 

 legs, and, as he approaches, note the way he handles his front 

 feet, and the carriage of his head. He should be trotted past 

 the inspector two or three hundred feet, again turned and brought 

 to a standstill near him. 



