SOUND AND tlNSOUND HORSES 



looking for signs of congestion of the 

 gum or inception of the "corners." 



If this is present it is fairly good 

 positive evidence that the colt is " four 

 years off," an opinion materially 

 strengthened if the tables of the 

 " middles " are well formed. In a 

 rising four years old the mark in the 

 middle teeth is in the same condition 

 as that described under a " rising 

 three." 



Four Years and Six Months. — 



The "corner" permanents are now 

 just about half way up, and they are 

 easily distinguishable from the tem- 

 porary incisors which they displaced at 

 or about four years and a quarter. 

 Their nipping surfaces have not yet 

 come into play, so that there is no wear 

 here — so far. 



K'ising: Five. — The corner incisors at 

 this age have just reached the level of 

 the other permanents, but their cutting 



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