HORSE PRODUCTION 137 



Location. Indications. 



In the Leg. 



When Standing. Pastern of lame leg held more upright than others; 

 resting. leg more often and longer than others; lying down unusually 

 long; heat, swelling or pain in some part of leg, (discovered by hand- 

 ling and moving it). 



When Trotting Slowly. Lame foot is lifted more quickly than others 

 and less weight is put upon it, making a different noise as the foot hits 

 the ground. (Turning the animal sharply to the left or right so as to 

 bring the weight alternately on the right and left legs generally in- 

 creases any signs of lameness.) 



In One Forefoot. 



When Standing. One forefoot held far in advance of the other, indi- 

 cates soreness in back part of leg; resting the toe on the ground, bend- 

 ing the fetlock and knee, both forefeet being about even. 

 When Trotting Slowly. Head and forequarter raised on lame side as 

 forefoot comes to the ground but drops on well side. Caution : Do not 

 mistake this for lameness behind because of the depression in the 

 opposite hind hip. 



In Both Forefeet. 



When Standing. Both forefeet kept in advance of the body, horse 

 resting on heels; hind legs held well under body; changes position 

 often ; shoulders held upright and stiff ; head held high ; loins arched ; 

 hind feet held well under the body." 



When Trotting Slowly. Takes short steps and puts feet down care- 

 fully. 



In One Hind Leg. 



When Standing. Lame foot held in advance. (Indicates soreness low 



down). 



When Trotting Slowly. Lame hip raised higher than opposite one; 



lame foot put down carefully. 



In Stifle. 



When Trotting Slowly. Drags toe. 



In Hip. 



When Trotting Slowly. Drags leg on lame side and trots out of align- 

 ment. 



In Both Hind Quarters. 



When Standing. Forefeet well under the body. 

 When Backing. Backs up with difficulty. 



In Both Legs on Same Side. 



When Trotting Slowly. Never trots squarely, ambles instead ; drops 

 heavily on well side. 



Deep Seated. 



No pain, heat or swelling discovered by handling and moving. 



