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observe the color of the lining. To be just right, it 

 should be healthy-looking, of a bright rose-pink 

 color, and it should be moist. A healthy nostril is 

 one free from sores, ulcers, pimples, and any un- 

 pleasant odor. Be careful here ; an unscrupulous 

 dealer can very easily remove discharges and odors 

 by sponging and v^ashing, and you may be deceived. 

 Looking In the Mouth. — Alw^ays look in the 

 mouth; you have the tongue, teeth, jav^s, and 



EWE NECK 



The neck is one of the beauty points of the horse. In 

 purchasing animals look carefully to conformation and quality. 

 Let these also be guiding principles in breeding. 



glands to see. Naturally, you, like every other 

 person, consider the teeth first; you want to be 

 certain of the age. This feature is discussed else- 

 where in this book, and all in addition that needs 

 to be said is in reference to the shape of the teeth, 



