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colts. It consists of a saddle fastened by a belly girth, two 

 arms extending upward from the saddle to which the ends of 

 the reins and crupper strap are attached, the side checks being 

 fastened to the lower part of the saddle on each side ; the reins 

 and straps being elastic and adjustable. There are various 

 patterns. 



D. V. S. Doctor of veterinary surgery. 



Dwell. [Eng.] A short stop made by a horse at a fence 

 before taking it ; not refusing and bolting sidewise, but the 

 act of considering. It is a fault in a chaser, as horses must fly 

 to their fences and get away from them immediately. 



Dwell ; Dwelling Behind. AVhen a horse has that 

 faulty or erratic action in the hind members which is best 

 desci^bed as being both too long and slow, he is said to " dwell 

 behind." 



