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4. Roaring; a wheezing, roaring sound in breathing; from 



bad wind. 



5. Heaves; spasmodic breathing. 



Vices 



1. Cribbing; habit of biting mangers, posts, etc., caused by 



teeth trouble. 



2. Windsucking; habit of biting, and at the same time suck- 



ing in air. 



3. Halter pulling; habit of pulling back when tied. 



4. Biting; vicious tendency to bite people or other horses. 



5. Balking; refusing to move when commanded. 



6. Rolling in stall; likely to become "cast" and cause in- 



jury. 



7. Kicking; showing vicious temper. 



8. Striking; with front feet to injure attendant. 



6. The Care of Horses 



The horse is the most intelligent and companionable of 

 the farm animals. It quickly shows the effects of ill treat- 

 ment or lack of care and, on the other hand, easily responds 

 to training and good usage. 



Unsoundness due to ill usage. Not a few of the 

 defects common to horses should be blamed to their own- 

 ers or users. For example, poll evil is frequently caused by 

 striking the head against a door or stall beam that is too 

 low. Bit sores indicate either a careless or a cruel driver, or 

 a bit unsuited to the horse on which it is used. Neck and 

 shoulder sores seldom occur if the collar is a good fit, and if 

 kept clean. Fistula on withers on shoulders comes from 

 collar bruises. Sweeny is the result of a wrench or strain, 

 often due to ill-fitting collars. 



In similar way,' splints, spavins, curbs, thorough-pins and 

 other injuries to the legs are often caused by excessive driv- 

 ing or pulling, especially of young horses. Misshapen knees 

 and ankles are an evidence of hard usage. Greased heel, 



