BODY MOVEMENTS. 



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voluntarily assumes unnatural positions (setting a foot ab- 

 normally forward or back) whether it advances or backs read- 

 .ily, follows its leader or not, halts without a command when 

 the attendant leading it stops, etc. An important test is to 



Fig. 52. 



Examination of a horse for Blind Staggers. 



attempt to cross the forelegs; horses with blind staggers can 

 usually be made to assume this position and throw their weight 

 on their feet when thus crossed. To make this test the 

 operator stands on one side of the animal. hi.s_ legs spread so 



