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ELEMENTS OF HIPPOLO&Y. 



A Study in Conformation. 



Courtesy of Otto Eerelman. 



thing within his reach, and, at the same time, drawing in his 

 breath with a peculiar noise, known as wind-sucking. It is 

 usually a sign of digestive derangement. A crib-biter can al- 

 ways be detected by an examination of his incisors. The an- 

 terior portion of the tables is worn doAAm much more than the 

 posterior. This is one of the few vices horses have that is taught 

 others by example. 



Weaving is a stable vice manifested by swinging from side 

 to side in the stall. It is rarely more serious than an indica- 

 tion of a nervous, restless nature. It is a frequent accom- 

 paniment of crib-biting. 



Kicking is such a serious vice, and so difficult to eradicate, 

 that no horse should be knowingly purchased that possesses it. 

 It is often shown by the appearance of the woodwork of the 

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