BREEDING THE TROTTER 



the hoof should be so trimmed or shod that it will 

 have that angle. 



RING-BONE. 



I might say here that ring-bone in colts is very 

 often caused by keeping them standing in stalls 

 heavily bedded. The colt's ankles are tender and 

 the continual walking around in the deep straw 

 causes the disorder. 



AFTER THE RACES 



If you have a training stable, after the horses 

 return from the races in the fall a competent 

 blacksmith should go over the campaigners. If 

 there are any signs of contracted heels, the horse 

 should be shod with springs. A cut of 3 spring 



now in common use is presented herewith. The 

 first pair was made and used at Village Farm. 



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