The Horse (Soundness and Conformation)

The examination of horses as to soundness and their selection as to suitability is part of the work of veterinary surgeons which requires sound judgement and the employment of knowledge tempered with experience. It is a melancholy fact that, today, such work is done by fewer with confidence and satisfaction. A horse is sound when it is free from hereditary disease, is in the possession of his natural and constitutional health and has as much bodily perfection as is consistent with his natural formation. The rule as to unsoundness is, if at the time of sale or examination the horse has a…