SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



of the cough, if shght pressure has 

 induced it. 



With the left hand examine the poll 

 and then the cavity of the left ear, like- 

 wise the parotid gland. 



The jugular vein should be raised 

 with the fingers of the same hand. 

 Look for venesection scar. If a double- 

 maned horse, examine the upper border 

 of the neck, throwing the mane to rest 

 on the off side. 



This brings us to the root of the neck, 

 and to the withers, " old " or recent 

 scars in either of these regions 

 being noted and given their full 

 significance, or otherwise. White or 

 different coloured hair points to an old 

 injury. Compare the left with the 

 right shoulder for evidence of paralysis 

 of the supra-scapular nerve (shoulder 

 slip). Pass the hand (right) over 

 the arm until the top of the 

 forearm is reached, at the same 



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