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SECURING AND RELEASING LIMBS. 



The method of fixing the upper hind to the upper fore-limb is 

 shown in Fig. 54 ; that of fixing the lower hind to the upper fore 

 in Fig. 55. 



For operations in the dorsal position the fore and hind limbs of 

 each side must first be firmly fixed together. Either rope or webbing 



Fig. 51. — The horse cast and tied. The off hind leg being drawn forward ready for 

 castration in the side position. 



can be used, the fastening being accomplished by means of a running 

 noose attached to the fetlock of the hind-foot, and by applying one 

 or two half-hitches to that of the fore-foot, drawing the rope tightly 

 after each half hitch is in position. When the horse is rolled on to 

 its back, care must be taken that the neck and head are kept straight 



Fig. 52. — The horse secured ready for castration in the side position. 



and the head is not allowed to be bent towards the chest. A piece 

 of webbing can then be fastened to one of the hind limbs just above 

 the fetlock, passed under the animal's back, and then from within 

 outwards over the fetlock of the opposite side. By drawing this 

 tight the hind legs are pressed down close to the sides and secured. 

 In Vienna a special piece of apparatus is used for this purpose. The 



