1963-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1963 December Voice | Page 6

TElWsBIEt wiXING H0RSE
SIGNS OF HORSE HEALTH
‘Bright eyed and bushy tailed’ is
a common expression, indicative of
health and well being.
In order that horsemen may re­
cognize when disease strikes, they
must first know the signs of
equine health; any departure from
which constitutes a warning of
trouble. Some of the signs of good
health are:
1. Contentment —Healthy horses
appear contented. They look com­
pletely unworried when resting,
and they roll and shake them­
selves with vigor.
2. Alertness —Healthy horses are
alert; they prick up their ears at
the slightest prov