FOOTPRINTS OF THE HORSE, 



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raised, and ought to get his hind feet under him as far as he 

 can without sHpping. In this he will be greatly assisted by 

 having calkins on his hind shoes. 



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Fig. 155. 

 Fast Trot. 



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Fig. 156. 

 Slow Amble. 





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Fig. 157. 

 Slow Canter. 



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Fig. 158. 

 Fast Gallop. 



Foot-prints of the Horse during various Paces.- 



In the study of the foot-prints of the horse we are struck with 

 two notable facts: (i) The faster the pace, the greater 

 tendency has the hind foot to be placed beyond the fore foot 



