The exterior of the horse . ce the hock thusarched is defective in the first degree, on account of the numerousdeviations which result from it and Avhich deprive the posterior limbof a part of its aptitude to support the trunk. Besides, it is rotatingwhen the foot is on the ground. (See Defects of the Gaits.) Finally,it renders the gait ungraceful and sometimes induces rocking. Horse Crooked-legged, Outbow-footed Behind (Fig. 168).—We will not detail here this vicious direction of the foot, whichexposes the inferior regions of the hind-members to the same accidentsas those which we have indica
The exterior of the horse . ce the hock thusarched is defective in the first degree, on account of the numerousdeviations which result from it and Avhich deprive the posterior limbof a part of its aptitude to support the trunk. Besides, it is rotatingwhen the foot is on the ground. (See Defects of the Gaits.) Finally,it renders the gait ungraceful and sometimes induces rocking. Horse Crooked-legged, Outbow-footed Behind (Fig. 168).—We will not detail here this vicious direction of the foot, whichexposes the inferior regions of the hind-members to the same accidentsas those which we have indicated in the fore-members. Let us onlyrecall that it is often the consequence of hocks too close together, whichcorresponds, as we know, to the close or coic-hoch. Horse Closed Behind (Fig. 167).—The closeness behind, likethe same condition in front, presents two distinct cases, althoughdiffering little in relation to their gravity. In the one, the axis ofthe members remains normal, but it is too close to the median Fig. 166. ATTITUDES. 463 In the other, the direct axis of the members deviates internally to thevertical, and the space between the two hoofs is too small. It is thiswhich is represented in the fignre. Whatever may be its form, this defect of the axis is to be takeninto very serious consideration. It is in-variably observed in subjects with narrowchest, croup, and loins, with feeble mus-cular development, without action, withoutvigor, and without energy, lacking stability,disposed to interfering, awkward in loco-motion, and, especially, unable to trot onuneven roads.
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