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the latter, which is called " speedy cutting," and is very apt to 

 cause a fall. A boot should be fitted to the leg in either case, and 

 worn till the part is thoroughly healed and all swelling has disap- 

 peared, when if any likely method of treatment has been adopted 

 the horse may be tried without it, but no journey should be under- 

 taken without one in the pocket in case it may be needed. A pe- 

 culiar method of shoeing, called a feather-edged shoe, will often 

 prevent this bad habit as long as it is adopted. 



