HOBBLES 



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with rings or D's fitted in the collar portion, and with wide soft webbino- for 

 the hollows of the heels. The latter is a decided improvement on the old rope, 



Via. 106.— Hobbled ready Foa Throwing on the Off Side. 



Fio. 107. — Hobbles in Position for 

 Casting on the Near Side. 



as sore heels, cracks, etc., often date from the casting of a colt for castration. 

 "When an animal has been cast the hind-legs are drawn up tight to the 

 belly and secured by half-hitches, and he is perfectly helpless until released. 



HOBBLES 



Casting by means of leather hobbles is the method generally adopted 

 by veterinary surgeons. Four stout straps with steel eyes or loops are 



Fig. lOS, 



severally buckled round tho pasterns, and a rope is passed througli the 



