SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



SIDEBONE. 



Why there should be difference of 

 opinion as to whether a certain horse 

 has or has not sidebone, is not easy to 

 conceive, but diversity of opinion 

 is of daily occurrence. Doubtless, this 

 confusion often arises through the want 

 of a thorough examination — or as far 

 as practicable — of the part. 



This manipulation of the lateral carti- 

 lages should take place not only when 

 the horse is standing upon the limb, but 

 also whilst the foot is supported. 



It is hardly necessary to say that 

 sidebone is largely confined to heavy 

 horses and vanners of the heavier type, 

 but by no means uncommon in roadsters 

 and hacks. 



Veterinary surgeons are fairly unani- 

 mous in rejecting these light horses 

 when they have the slightest suspicion 

 of the disease, and rightly so. 



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