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the hock and lying- in a Hne with the last 

 named. 



Over-bent and hocks narrow below are 

 specially liable to favour the appearance of 

 curb. Both light and heavy horses are 

 frequently 'curby.' 



It Is chiefly during the time when the 

 * curb ' is developing that lameness is 

 present, but some horses are often idle 

 owing to the presence of curb lameness. 



Sore-Shins. 



The canon bones are very liable to 

 injury. A blow in this region Is frequently 

 followed by inflammation of the bone-skin 

 and bone, causing the part to swell, become 

 hot and painful, calling for professional 

 treatment if at all severe. 



Side-bone. 



The cartilaginous or gristle plates at the 

 top and back part of the hoof become 



