The exterior of the horse . Fi(i. 148. 1 A. Sanson, loc. cit., p. 68J. 446 THE EXTERIOR OF THE HORSE. ulars, and observing- if the point h (centre of the foot) is midway be-tween/and h or s and u, it suffices to fix the point k, middle of thehumerus, or the point v, middle of the distance comprised between thepoints of the shoulder and of the elbow, and then draw a vertical linewhich should fall upon the same foot. Now that we have established the rational principles which indicatethe location of the axes of the anterior members, Ave can formulatefrom them practical rules in the following mann
The exterior of the horse . Fi(i. 148. 1 A. Sanson, loc. cit., p. 68J. 446 THE EXTERIOR OF THE HORSE. ulars, and observing- if the point h (centre of the foot) is midway be-tween/and h or s and u, it suffices to fix the point k, middle of thehumerus, or the point v, middle of the distance comprised between thepoints of the shoulder and of the elbow, and then draw a vertical linewhich should fall upon the same foot. Now that we have established the rational principles which indicatethe location of the axes of the anterior members, Ave can formulatefrom them practical rules in the following manner. Our lines difiPersomewhat from those of other authors, but in principle they areequally as simple, and have, besides, the advantage of being basedupon positive facts. 1st. A vertical line, ab (Fig. 149 [1]), lowered from the middle, k,of the arm, should jictss, above, through the centre of anterior suspension,. a, intersect, below, the middle of the hoof, h, and be located equidistantfrom the verticals ef, gh, coming from the point of the shoulder and thesummit of the elboiv. If this line falls in front of the hoof, the horse is said to be underhimself in front (Fig. 149 [2]). A TTITUDES. 447 If, on the contrary, this line fiiUs behind, it is said that the horseis camped in front (Fig. 149 [3]). Let us observe the inconveniences which follow from these twoconformations. The Horse Under Himself in Front.—The direct axis ofthe member, in this case too much inclined downward and backward,is too close to the centre of gravity, which diminishes the aptitudes ofthe column as a support. There results from this an evident over-loading, tending to flex the segments one upon the other and to closethe angle of the fetlock, two causes which compel the muscles tocontract more strontrlv, and the tendons and the ligaments to sustainmore violent tractions. Besides, the base of support being shortened,the
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