AND HIS DISEASES. 155 



the digestive organs, a temporary spasmodic jerking of one 

 or both hind legs, genuine stringhalt, from which they com- 

 pletely recovered under good keep and mineral tonics. 



However, in older animals confirmed stringhalt is incurable, 

 but beyond its ungainly appearance, it does not interfere 

 with his usefulness. It is considered unsoundness. 



