The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1860-07-19
AqrirulturaI, &c.
What constitutes legal I'm
SQHmGEegS i'm Horses.

s0undnegS in EAorses.
A Knee ,Sprmg horse can hardly be
said to be unsound. lie may be very
fast horse, and can endure with ease the
labor of any common, ordinary horse, al
though there is an alteration of structure
which units him for the race course.
This would not be likely to produce dis
ease or lameEess he would be more like
ly to grow better than worse, If used for
common purposes. But, if SO bad as to
produce Stumbling and falling, he would
be unsound, end warranty should be
taken against such defects.
Capped Hochs cannot be considered
unsoundness, if produced by an uneven
stable floor, or by kicking; but, if pro-
duced by a sprain, and permanent thick
eniGg and enlargement OF membranes,
there would be unsoundness. A special
warranty should be required in such eases.
Contraction Of the Hoof is considera-
bic deviation from the natural form of the
foot, but does not necessarily constitute
unsoundhess. 1t requires. however, a
most careful examination by the purchas-
er, to ascertain that there is no fever or
Justification Of the carthage that the frog
is not diseased; that the animal is not
tender-fuotcd or lame. Unless some Of
these symptoms a.e indicated, he must
not be pronounced unsouud \ special
warranty should be required where the
feet arc contracted
Cams mauifestly constitute unsoaEd
ness. Although few men lay much stress
on this nlaIady, still much Inconvenience
and many times serious difficulties must
be er countered by them, as they are sell
dom thoroughly cured. Many horses are
almost constantly lame with corns, thro'
Il sctoiulous habit Of the system. 4 war
ranty against such animals would be SAFE
Trcmjling KnecS-This cannot be
considered unsoundness yet it is precur-
sorry symptoms Of hnce sprang. Trem-
bling Of the knees after smart exercise
indicates weakness, and should be regard
cd as Objectionable
4 C0ugh constitutes unsoundness, how
ever slight or of short standing. If a
horse is noticed to cough before the pur-
chase, or Immediately afterward, he is
diseased but is warranted sound. and the
cough is not discovered till one or two
days afterward, lie is not returnable for
a lew hours is sufficient to contract a
cough, BY taking cold while standing in
damp, musty stable, or by eating different
feed, musty hay, &c.
Rodring, Wteezing or WiSt2ing is un-
soundness, being the result Of alteration
IF structure, or disease in the air passag-
es Although there have been decisions
to the contrary, courts and jurors are often
at loss, for the want Of intelligent wit
n sse> and if veterinary surgeon is call
ed to tie stand. not having seen the AMI
ual, he is liable to be mistaken from mis-
representation. Broken Wind is still
more decidedly unsoundness.
Grill Bitiag.-A difference of opinion
exists as to this being unsoundness, and
courts have given opposite decisions in
respect to it. There are cribbers that can
scarcely be said to be unsound, as they
a e not percepiibly injured, and it docs
not interfere with their condition or en-
durance Others inhale and swallow a
great amount Of wind they bloat and are
subject to cholic, which juterferes with
their health and strength; this would
Constitute unsoundness. 4 warranty
should always be taken against injury
from cribblng. then if he breaks his teeth
or Injuries himself, recCmpense may be
had
CtrJ constitutes unsoundness, as long
a. it lasts, and perhaps while the swell
ing remains, although no inflammation ex
lists, for horse that has once thrown out
curb, is liable to do so again on the
slightest exertion. 4 horse, however
should not be returned, If he spring a curl
five minutes after purchase, for it is done
in moment aud does not indicate any
previous nsouBdess.-Nich. Farmer.