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regular work, or is he likely to turn out " practi- 

 cally sound " ? This question we have endeavored 

 to answer in detail under the various headings: 

 broadly it may be stated, however, that hock 

 troubles are likely to be increased by hunting or 

 heavy draught work, although there are no doubt 

 men who get all the sport they require out of a 

 horse filled in both hocks; and that side-bones, 

 splints in certain positions, and any feet troubles 

 must be viewed with the greatest suspicion in 

 horses which have to work at a fast pace upon the 

 roads. 



