48 HORSE DOCTOR. 



the sheaths of the tendons indicates previous and vio- 

 lent sprain. This very thickening will fetter the action 

 of the tendons, and, after much quick work, will occa- 

 sionally renew the inflammation and the lameness; 

 therefore, such a horse cannot be sound. 



In the purchase of a horse the buyer usually receives, 

 embodied in the receipt, what is termed a warranty. 

 It should be thus expressed : 



"Received of A. B. two hundred dollars for a ^rey 

 mare, wai ranted only (Jve years old, sound, free from 

 vice, and quiet to ride and drive. 



. " $200. « C. D.» 



