5 THE SHOEING OF HORSES. 



4 4. The base of the horny frog. 



5. The apex or point of the frog. 



8 and 9. The wings, or lateral processes of the frog, being 

 the commencement of the coronary frog band. (See Plate II. 

 Fig. TI.) 



10. The point of the toe. 



12. The junction of the sole with the wall and the bars. 



The line of junction is coloured blue, the purpose of which 

 will be explained hereafter. 



Plate IV. 



Plate IV. represents a section of the right half of the fore 

 foot of the horse. It is divided exactly down the middle ; the 

 division was effected by means of a very fine saw, revolving at 

 great speed. It was made with every possible accuracy, and the 

 right half of the organ was photographed ; from which, and from 

 the divided foot, the present engraving was prepared. It is 

 essential that the reader should clearly understand the use and 

 relative position of the parts delineated ; without this, he cannot 

 fully comprehend the value and importance of carrying out certain 

 principles, to be hereafter stated, respecting the proper form of 

 the shoe when applied to the foot. 



1. The large pastern bone. 



2. The small pastern bone. 



