THE APvMY irORSE. 101 



l)ariiig- thorn always with the sound leg to find aiiatoniical 

 changes. 



In all cases examine the foot thoroughl}^ and carefully. Heat, 

 pain, and swelling are always guides in the diagnosis of 

 lameness. 



All lameness is divided into two classes: Sicimjing-leg 

 lameness, which is shown by a shortened stride and a more or 

 less dragging of the leg; and supporting -leg lameness, which 

 shows itself when the leg supports the w^eight of the body. The 

 former is shown in diseased condition of the muscles. The 

 latter is shown in disease of bone, tendons, ligaments, and the 

 hoof. 



