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prevents him from being considered perfectly sound; a splint on each fore- 
leg ; enlargement of the spavin place of both hocks, particularly the near ; 
and a thrush in the near hind foot ; but these do not at present occasion 
inconvenience in his action. He is about nine years old. 
J. Field, Vet. Surgeon. 
On the same day he was sent to Mr. Turner; he sees not the 
defect in the eye, he acquits the horse of spavins, yet pro- 
nounces him unsound. 
311, Regent Street, Dec. 1. 
I hereby certify that I have this day examined a grey gelding, sent here 
by Mr. Elmore, particularly with regard to his hocks, and am of opinion 
that the said gelding is perfectly free from spavins, and from lameness: but 
I observe a very considerable splint on the inside of his near fore-leg, close 
to the knee-joint, and his off-fore foot is slightly contracted. The latter 
defects I am of opinion render him unsound. 
J. Turner, Veterinary Surgeon. 
These are the certificates produced by the plaintiff. Their 
coincidences and their differences would be amusing, if we could 
forget their bearing on the welfare of our profession. The defend- 
ant, in the early stage of the proceedings, took likewise the 
opinion of a veterinary surgeon. The horse was sent to Mr. 
Boutal. The following is his certificate 
32, North Row, Park Lane, Sept. 6th, 1836. 
I certify that T have this day examined a grey gelding, sent here by Mr. 
Elmore, which said gelding has a splint on the fore-leg ; but this is of no 
consequence, and, in my opinion, he is sound. 
J. Boutal, Veterinary Surgeon. 
As the decisive day drew near, the defendant fortified himself 
with other opinions. 
40, New Bond Street, Dec. 2. 
I certify that I have this day examined a grey gelding, sent here by Mr. 
Elmore, and I find there is a splint on the inside of each fore-leg, just below 
the knees ; but they are of no consequence at present, and in other respects 
I do not perceive any symptoms of unsoundness. 
W. Mayor, Veterinary Surgeon. 
John Street, West. 
I hereby certify that I have examined a grey gelding this 3d day of Decem- 
ber, 1836. I consider him sound. 
J. T. Langworthy, Veterinary Surgeon. 
8, Park Lane, Dec. 3. 
This is to certify that I have examined a grey gelding', sent this day by 
Mr. Elmore, and find a splint of a very trifling' nature on each fore-leg, 
which I consider of no consequence. I believe him to be quite sound. 
A. Henderson 
