MODERN BLACKSMITHING 



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QUARTER AND SAND CRACKS 



Quarter and sand cracks are cracks in the hoof, 

 usually running lengthwise of the fibers, but some- 

 times they will be running across the fiber for an inch 



The crack WdUr^mcyed to show 



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Sand Crack Clamp. 



One effect of Quar4er Crack . 



or more. Quarter cracks are cracks mostly on the 

 inside of the hoof, because that side is thinner and 

 weaker than the outside. The cause of it is a hard 

 and brittle hoof with no elasticity, brought on by poor 

 assimilation and a want of good nutrition to the hoof. 

 Hot, sandy or hard roads are also conducive to these 

 cracks. What to do: If the horse is shod remove the 

 shoes, and cut off the wall of the quarter to take off 



