SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



the posterior surface for ringbone, 

 cracked heels, contracted heels, side- 

 bone, thrush, and for a diseased frog. 

 This, which for the sake of convenience, 

 the author calls the " general " exam- 

 ination, completes the work on the near 

 side, and should be followed by its repe- 

 tition on the ''off" side. Proceed to 

 the " special," which comprises : — 



I. — The removal of the fore (prefer- 

 ably all) shoes so as to facilitate an 

 examination of the sole and its junction 

 with the wall. 



Pare out the seat (inner) of corn, and 

 the outer heel also. Note the condition 

 of the sole, whether flat, convex or 

 normal. Look for seedy toe, thin sole, 

 etc. Observe the form of shoe and its 

 wear. 



Have the shoes nailed on again and 

 proceed to — 



2. — The examination of the eyes in a 

 darkened loose box by means of the 



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