SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



cannon, and fetlock, coming to rest 

 just behind the heels. 



The terms calf, ox and sheep knee, are 

 applied to this region when it is 

 defective in width, deviates inwards, or 

 is situated behind the vertical axis, res- 

 pectively. All are objectionable. De- 

 viation of the knee inwards causes the 

 toes to point outwards, whereas outward 

 deviation inclines the toes inwards, in 

 this manner predisposing to brushing, 

 etc. 



Metacarpus. — Many cart horses feel 

 far too bulky in this region, indicating 

 a sluggish temperament. Bone and 

 tendon only should be felt. 



In race horses the cannon ought to be 

 long, but not too fine. 



In most horses the cannon should be 

 short, fine, thick. 



The Fetlock and Pastern. — The 

 fetlock should be wide, clean, have a 

 proper slope, and be covered by thin 



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