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LESSONS IN HORSE JUDGING. 



which anatomists can compare it. It is scientifically 

 termed the ' pelvic girdle.' The word pelvis means 

 a basin, and, save in mankind with his upright trunk, 

 scarcel}^ applicable to the lower animals, seeing that 

 it is neither shaped like a basin nor properly acts as 

 such in them. A very small portion of it called the 

 true pelvis assumes more of the character and 

 functions of a basin, and holds and protects the 

 bladder, unimpregnated womb, &c. 



This bone in forming the foundation of what are 

 called the * hind quarters' must be thoroughly mas- 

 tered in all its aspects here pointed out. 



