SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



teeth for evidence of congestion of the 

 gums. 



If this is present, it is fairly rehable 

 evidence that the colt has turned three 

 years. This opinion is strengthened if 

 the tables of the centrals are fully 

 developed, whereas in a ''Rising three " 



INCISORS AT THREE YEARS. 



it is unusual to have the tables proper!}- 

 formed, the mark running right through 

 each of the new teeth, with, probably, 

 wear on the front edge of the tooth only. 



Three Years. — The drawing repre- 

 sents the condition of the lower incisors 

 in a horse just three years of age. 



Three Years Off. — We have already 



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