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little better than downright quackery, the affirmations of those who 
pretend unerring diagnostics (even between the foot and the 
shoulder) to be collectible from action alone. 
“ The second kind of Lameness , is that which (the cause be¬ 
ing over-work in the joints) is renewed by exercise, but relieved 
by rest. In some cases, a few hours of repose suffice to make 
the lameness disappear: in others, the effect requires as many 
days. Among the French dealers this is called boiterie a chaud; 
in contra-distinction to the last species, which is named boiterie a 
froid.” 
“ In such a case as this, the veterinarian has only to pursue 
the same course that he did in lameness of the first kind : and 
two days will suffice for the trial.” 
“ Instances of this kind, however, are not, many of them, so 
simple. The horse, instead of showing lameness immediately 
after work, may not disclose it until the next day; or, should 
exercise have brought on the lameness, it will require twelve or 
twenty hours of rest to set him right again. This will give it the 
appearance of a casual lameness, and, indeed, render the distinc¬ 
tion very difficult.” 
“This forms a trying case for the arbitrator. The buyer contends 
that the lameness is an old affair: the seller that it is recent, and 
has arisen in the other’s hands.” 
“ The first step to be taken towards an examination, with a 
view to the decision of the question, is to place the animal in the 
hands of indifferent parties at livery ; and then to make visits, as 
often as necessary, accompanied by both the parties concerned, 
for the purpose of examining the animal in the various states of 
repose and action, also after such changes, at various intervals: 
which examinations, connected with what passes in the discus¬ 
sions between the parties themselves, will serve to clear up so 
many doubts, that, in the course of time, the arbitrator will be 
enabled to come to a final adjustment of their disputes.” 
The third kind of Lameness is one which only shows itself 
when the horse is put to some particular work: as, e. g. some 
horses go sound in harness ; but manifest lameness whenever they 
are mounted and exercised. Here, the purchaser can return 
providing he never saw the horse ridden during trial: for, if he 
did, he ought to have discovered the lameness at that time; and 
consequently, cannot afterwards obtain redress.” 
“ The fourth kind of Lameness is also one which alternates; 
but which, being caused by a self-evident defect, ought (whether 
it existed or not at the time of sale) to have come under the con¬ 
sideration of the purchaser. A splint interfering with the move¬ 
ments of the tendons, or a spavin may produce such an effect. 
