ABC OF THE HORSE 53 



purchaser. The manner in which the 

 animal submits to the ordeal is some 

 little guide as to its temperament. If, 

 for instance, whilst standing behind it, 

 the animal lashes out with its hind 

 legs, as I have seen horses do more 

 than once, then the examination can 

 be promptly concluded, for its tempera- 

 ment is hardly likely to suit the " one- 

 horse" owner. 



Having concluded the ocular inspec- 

 tion the horse should be handled in 

 order to find any of those defects 

 which may not be apparent to the 

 naked eye. The teeth should be 

 examined for signs of crib-biting 



