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THE PRACTICAL HORSESHOER. 



The woodwork should be made from g'ood seasoned oak 

 or other hardwood. The base is made as shown, in order 

 that a man can stand on it with both feet. The base is 2 

 inches tliick b}^ 16 inches in diameter and is g-rooved to re- 

 ceive the brace irons. — By C. E. V. 



A Handy Shoeing Stand. 

 I g-ive herewith a drawing-, Fig-. 33, of a handy shoeing- 



Fig. 28.— Improved Foot Rest, made by " E. K. W." 



!?tand. It is made of three pieces of f-inch square, 2 f6et 

 long, and spread so that the legs will form an equilateral 

 triangle, and be about 16 inches high. The more spread 

 the more stable it is. When the horse moves, this stand 

 can be kicked about and moved along accordingly. It is 

 used for the fore feet only. — By A. H, H, 



