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LESSONS m HORSE JUDGING. 



social life these latter are hidden, undoubtedly a 

 hunter in highest condition, prepared for the 

 chase, is perhaps the most entrancing of sights. 

 Look out then in judging a horse for beautiful 



Figure 16. 



1. Outer point of ilium. 



2. Point of ischium. 



3. Stifle joint. 



4. Calf of leg. 



5. Point of hock. 



6. Curb i)laee. 



7. Gaskius. 



curves. There are some — but they must be first 

 rate judges — who can afford to lose sight of these 

 curves in purchasing what they term a poor horse, 



