PLATE Y. 



The four first figures are intended to show the back of the off 

 fore-legs. 



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Figure 1 . — Is standing firmly on the ground, but slightly turned 

 out, which, as I have before observed, is better than turned in. It 

 is generally considered that it should stand perfectly straight in a 

 back view. 



Figure 2. — Is the contrary of Figure 1, being much turned and 

 bent at the knee. This is a bad leg, without one point to recom- 

 mend it. 



Figure 3. — Is very different to Figure 2, but equally bad, being 

 calf-kneed, and having the hoof turned much out. 



Figure 4. — Is a leg square and firmly set on the ground, and 

 likely to stand work. 



Figure 5. — Is the best of two evils, standing near together at the 

 hocks. The legs should stand like Figure 6, and both exactly alike ; 

 but when that is not to be obtained, the form of Figure 5 is to be 

 preferred. Some people are fond of the form of Figure 7, but it can 

 never last, and must produce an unpleasant action both to the sight 

 and feeling. 



