76 THE HORSE : ITS TAMING, 



in a mettled horse it would not be easy to detect. 

 Always have him trotted quietly from and to you, not 

 up and down in front of you. If going sound, showing 

 no lameness, put the saddle on him, and have him 

 galloped to test his wind. 



Broken wind^ which may be discovered by the 

 following signs: — /'■zf^ expirations ior one inspiration, 

 and it is also generally accompanied by a hard, dry, 

 husky cough, differing completely in its character 

 from that of a common cold. 



Thick wind is indicated by short and frequent 

 breathing when standing. These symptons become 

 greatly exaggerated by exercise. 



Roaring is easily known by the noise which pro- 

 ceeds from the animal's nostrils when galloped. 



Wheezing is a sound similar to that a person makes 

 who is afflicted with asthma. It manifests itself after 

 action. 



Whistler or Piper. — Known by a shrill sort of sound, 

 discovered readily by a gallop. 



For Grunting. — Test with the stick, a gallop, or 

 jumping, if a hunter. It is best to ride the horse 

 yourself, to find out the diseases of the lungs, as well 

 as for lameness. 



Brushing on back fetlocks. — This may be only the 

 result of weakness ; if on the fore fetlocks, look no 

 further. Colts frequently brush when being trained 

 to work, and never do so afterwards. 



