CHAPTER I. 



EXAMINATION. 



In beginning the examination of a horse as to 

 soundness, let the animal be brought out of the 

 stable into the open daylight ; and it is always 

 wise to have a memoranda-book and pencil, in 

 order to make notes of what one sees. The 

 groom holding the horse should stand well in 

 front of the animal, so, as you stand a few 

 paces off, you may get a clear and unbroken 

 view of it. 



First note the colour ; then the sex — horse, 

 mare, or gelding ; and also any particular mark- 

 ings upon it (marks of identification) which will 

 enable you to identify the animal, if necessary, 

 at some future time. This is all-important, for 

 if any dispute should arise at some later period 

 as to the identity of this particular animal, all 



