THE SHOEING OF HORSES. 



matter ; and the question prominently presents itself, What is 

 proper for the farrier to cut and rasp from the organ^ in properly 

 preparing it for the shoe? This question we shall best answer by 

 clearly stating to the reader a few essefitlal particulars respecting 

 the following matters : — 



{a) The names and uses of the various parts which enter 

 into the formation of the foot. 



{U) The kind of feet peculiar to horses. 



{c) The manner and the rate at which the foot grows, or is 

 reproduced. 



After which, the reader will be prepared to fully understand the 

 significance of the answers given. 



