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Question. Do you believe in putting ointments on a horse ? 



Answer. I do not recommend the use of all kinds of hoof oint- 

 ments that are now going the rounds, but there are ointments that, 

 if placed upcn the cornet of the horse's foot and on the heel, will 

 be of great benefit in order to expand and give the horse's foot a 

 chance to grow or increase its growth. I would advise you to never 

 use oil upon your horse's foot. 



Showing the Eflects of the Soaking- Tnl». 



Question. Do you approve of the bar shoe ? 



Ans-wer. I do not believe in the use of any bar shoe, only in cases 

 where the horse has a drop sole, or a very flat foot, then I approve 

 of the whole bottom of his foot being covered with iron ; or, in other 



