38 HORSE SENSE. 



EXAMINATION FOR LINE MOVEMENT AT DIFFERENT 



GAITS. 



Have the animal trotted by the halter in as straight a line as possible 

 in a slow, easy trot, allowing the horse about one foot of rope, so as 

 not to interfere" with the action. The animal should be trotted away 

 from the examiner, at which time the movements of the hind legs may 

 be noted, and when trotted towards him the movements of the front 

 legs. 



EXAMINE WHEN THE HORSE IS WARM AND THEN WHEN 

 COOL. 



When the animal is warmed up, lameness may not be shown; while 

 if cooled off, it manifests itself, and vice versa. Next have the animal 

 galloped to test his wind; see if the breathing is fast, irregular or noisy. 

 D onot forget to examine the eyes. 



