Belgium stallion Ideal, imported by Lefebure & Sons, of Fairfax, Iowa, 

 in 1899 (13008) at 31 months. Sold to F. A. Eckstein & Bro., of Chester, Iowa. 



Sketches of horses' teeth showinK — 1, a temporary incisor of character- 

 istic shape; '^, a permanent Incisor, broader and lonj^er tlian No. 1; 3, a per- 

 manent incisor with linos indicatiiif; the appearance of the two as it is sub- 

 jected to wear. At "A" tlio unworti surface of the new tooth is shown. At 

 '"B" the mark is indicated with the general shape of the table. At "C" it is 

 noticeable that the mark becomes much smaller while at "li" the triangular 

 shape of the tooth that Is well worn makes its appearance; 4, shows the 

 natural mark and table of a horse's tooth. It will be noticed that there is a 

 ring of enamel around the black mark or center; '■>. this sketch sliowstho 

 table of the horse's tootli that has been "Hishoped" or fi.\ed so as to bear 

 some resemblance to a young tooth with the natural mark. This black mark 

 has been made in tlie tooth by the use of a hard instrument. 



