Rules Governing Position of the Limbs of the Horse When Standing. 



FRONT VIEW OF FORE LIMBS. 



A vertical line downward from the point of the shoulder should fall upon the center of the 

 knee, cannon, pastern and foot. Cut A of Plate I represents the right conforraatlon. B. C. D, 

 E. F and G reuresent common defects. 



SIDE VIEW OF FORE LIMBS. 



A vertical line drawn downward from the center of the elbow joint should fall upon the 

 center of the Unee and pastern j"lnts and bacU of the foot; and a vertical line drawn down- 

 ward from the middle of the arm should fall upon the center of the foot. Cut A of Plate II re- 

 " ' -. - - . '- , far back; C. too far forward; 



SIDE VIEW OF HIND LIMBS. 



A vertical line drawn downward from the hip joint .ohould fall upon the center of the foot 

 and divide the gaskin In the middle; and a vertical line drawn from the point of the buttock 

 should coincide with the angle of the hock and pastern joints. Cut A of Plate III represents 

 right conformation. B, C and D represent common defects. 



REAR VIEW OF HIND LIMBS, 



A vertical line drawn downward from ihe point of the buttork si 

 of the hock, cannon, pastern and foot. Cut A of Plate IV represent: 

 and E represent common defects. 



