SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



in the scrotum. It may be unilateral 

 or bilateral. 



The evidence of a scar upon each side 

 of the scrotal sac is no guarantee that 

 both testicles have been removed. 



In both geldings and entires a gurgling 

 sound is often heard when these 

 animals are trotted, due to the suction 

 action of the sheath. In the mare, the 

 external genital organs should be 

 examined in order to ascertain the 

 absence of diseases or defect. 



THE THORACIC AND 

 ABDOMINAL REGIONS. 



The chest in the cart horse ought to 

 be wide, narrowness in this animal being 

 objectionable. Saddle horses, road- 

 sters, etc., ought not to be too open in 

 front. Deep chested horses are often 

 spoken of as being " well hearted." 



The ribs ought to be well separated 

 from each other, of proper length and 



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