METHOD OF EXAMIXATIOX. 



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from going forward. He, then, takes the tongue with the 

 right hand, by introducing the first two fingers between 

 the lips, at the " bars " (the part of the gum that is free 

 from teeth). These fingers catch the tongue, and hold 

 it between the thumb and ring-finger, so as to prevent it 

 from slipping. It is then drawn out. 



Fig. 5. 



Fourth Stage. 



Direct an assistant to trot the horse slowly with a 

 long rein and smooth snaffle, on smooth, hard ground, 

 to see if he is lame. The animal may be trotted. 



