SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



frequently called into requisition. 

 More differences of opinion arise here 

 and beneath it, than over any other — ^ 

 hock excepted — parts of the equine 

 anatom}/, and the author makes no 

 attempt to disturb the opinions of 

 practitioners who are entitled to respect, 



Opposition of professional opinion, 

 though prejudicial at times — is useful 

 as a means to an end, be that ending 

 satisfactory or otherwise. 



Speedy Cutting. — ^This is rightly 

 regarded as constituting unsoundness, 

 and few practitioners noting its pre- 

 sence — though frequently overlooked — 

 would be disposed to pass the animal as 

 sound. Scarring is usually found just 

 below the carpus, on its inner side. 

 High action and" turned in " toes are 

 predisposing causes. 



Splint. — Probably it is better to 

 reserve the term " sphnt " for deposits 

 of bony material confined to the back 



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