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expression to say that under suitable conditions the muscles 

 may be heard to contract. Kicking may be practised either 



Fig. 214. — Kicking (after Peyremol). 



Fig. 215. — Rearing (after Peyremol). 



with one hind-leg backwards, forwards, or outwards. The 

 two latter are very dangerous ; fortunately, few horses can 

 effect them. Owing to the presence of the pubo-femoral liga- 



