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HORSEMANSHIP. 



OLD AGE. 



In extreme age, the profile of the mouth presents 

 the teeth as elongated, and with a strong tendency to 

 tlie horizontal. The gums have receded and wasted 



away, the tusks are worn to stumps, and project 

 directly outwards. The teeth are yellow, and covered 

 with tartar, more particularly those parts of them 

 which had been covered by the gums. These are the 

 last changes that take place, and the noble animal has 

 now but little power left for man's service, but has a 

 strong claim upon his kindness and consideration. 



