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MODERN BLACKSMITHING 



man, but is often maltreated and abused. Amongst 

 our dumb friends, the horse is the best, but few recog- 

 nize this fact. 



HOW TO SHOE A TROTTER 



In shoeing a trotter it is no use to follow a certain 

 rule for the angle, because the angle must vary a little 

 in proportion to the different shape of the horse's foot. 



Every owner of a trotter will test the speed by hav- 

 ing shoes in different shapes and sizes, as well as 

 having the feet trimmed at different angles, and when 

 the angle is found that will give the best results the 

 owner will keep a record of the same and give the 

 horse-shoer directions and points in each case. 



