SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



monly met with. Compare shoulders. 

 If present, reject. 



Sore Shoulders. —Pay particular 

 attention to the conformation of the 

 shoulders. Judge whether due to a 

 badly fitting collar. * 



Veterinary surgeons are sometimes 

 consulted as to whether they would 

 advise the purchase of a horse affected 

 in this manner. If shoulders are well 

 formed and cause ascertained, advise- 

 not unless — purchase. 



14.— BRACHIAL REGION. 



Sprain of Flexor Brachii. 



Capped Elbow. — No matter whether 

 growth be small or large, stationary or 

 progressive, reject, and this because 

 the ultimate issue may bring discredit 

 on the examiner. 



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