INTERFERING, STRIKING, CUTTING 

 OR BRUSHING IN HORSES 



Of the many faults, accidents or habits to 

 which horseflesh is heir, "interfering" is one of 

 the most troublesome. Fortunately, however, it 

 is one that admits of a large measure of preven- 

 tion, and the ill-effects of it can, to a very consid- 

 erable extent, be overcome. In the consideration 

 of this subject, one of the most important points 

 to thoroughly study is the causes. Of the some- 

 what numerous influences which contribute to 

 this fault, defective conformation is a very im- 

 portant one in predisposing to it. It is impor- 

 tant from the fact that cases that are largely the 

 result of defective formation are the most diffi- 

 cult to successfully cope with. A horse of per- 

 fect formation of limbs should raise, advance and 

 put down his feet approximately in a straight 

 line in the walk or trot. Any deviation inwards 

 from the straight line renders him liable to strike 

 if any exciting cause is brought into operation. 



Narrow horses, particularly if they are leggy, 

 are apt to go close both behind and in front, and 



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