THE DEFENSES OP THE HORSE 



ing, then the true remedy is to call in an oculist and 

 have him examine carefully the horse's eyes. If 

 the eyesight is at fault, veterinary science will ef- 

 fect the cure, if any cure is possible. Otherwise, 

 nothing can be done. Such an animal can still be 

 used by a young and firm-seated rider who will 

 enjoy, more or less, the eccentricities of his mount. 

 But it is no horse for a timid person, still less for a 

 woman. 



