. Elements of hippology. Horses. 222 ELEMENTS OF Figure 111.—A Study in Conformation. Sir Edward, a Hunter. Courtesy of H. T. Allen, U. S. Cavalry. slow gait away from you, noticing the action of the hocks, pasterns, and feet. Look closely for any dwelling on either hind leg, indi- cating lameness in the other. Watch his head, to see if he nods excessively. When he turns, note carefully the ease of action in the front legs, and, as he approaches, note the way he handles his front feet, and the carriage of his head. He should be trotted past the in- spector two or three
. Elements of hippology. Horses. 222 ELEMENTS OF Figure 111.—A Study in Conformation. Sir Edward, a Hunter. Courtesy of H. T. Allen, U. S. Cavalry. slow gait away from you, noticing the action of the hocks, pasterns, and feet. Look closely for any dwelling on either hind leg, indi- cating lameness in the other. Watch his head, to see if he nods excessively. When he turns, note carefully the ease of action in the front legs, and, as he approaches, note the way he handles his front feet, and the carriage of his head. He should be trotted past the in- spector two or three hundred feet, again turned, and brought to a standstill near him. Avoid horses with hackney knee-action. They are almost sure to go wrong in front while young, and, while stylish, are expensive and not apt to be long Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Marshall, F. C. (Francis Cutler), 1867-; United States Military Academy. Dept. of Tactics. Kansas City : Hudson press
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