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THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



laborious. Now,. turn him short and quick; notice if his back 

 and loin are flexible or. stiff. If he is awkward and stiff about 

 the hind parts reject him. 



HKAD. 



1. Muzzle. 



2. Nostril. 



3. Forehead. 



4. Jaw. 



5. Poll. 



NECK. 



6.6. Crest. 



7. Thropple or windpipe. 



26. The croup. 



27. The hip. 



28. The flank. 



29. The sheath, 



30. The root of the dock 



or tail. 



THE HIND-QUARTERS. 



31. The hip-joint, round 



or whirl-bone. 



32. The stifle-joint. 



33. 33. Lower thigh or 



gaskin. 



34. The quarters. 



35. The hock. 



36. The point of the 



hock. 



37. The curb place. 



38. The cannon-bone. 



39. The back sinew. 



40. Pastern or fetlock- 



joint. 



41. Coronet. 



42. Foot or hoof. 



43. Heel. 



44. Spavin-place. 



We have not spoken of mere matters of taste, such as color, 

 style, and so on, nor is it necessary here. When one is buying 

 a horse for his own use he may well afford to take time and 

 care to select one that suits him. A good horse is of untold 

 value and comfort. A mean one can harass the driver and do 

 damage to his owner every hour. He may or may not be a 

 companion and servant that is a source of pleasure and profit 

 every day of his service. 



