THE PRACTICAL HORSESHOER. 



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are |-inch ropes which pass around the shaft. The length 

 of these ropes depends upon the height of the smith's shop. 

 G, G, G, G, are four rings, to wliich are attached eight 

 small and very short hooks. These rings are to be fastened 

 to the ropes H, H, M is the rope which turns the wheel L. 



Fig. 56.~The Buttock Belt. 



This rope should have a guide so that it will not run off the 

 w^heel. 



The belt B has also two small f -inch ropes attached to it. 



To use the swing, first blindfold your horse, then tie him 

 so he cannot break loose. Next lay the belt B on the back 



