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THE PRACTICAL HORSESHOER. 



enlarg'ed. It is first perceived at the hair and g-rows down- 

 ward, being" at its Avorst when about one-tliird of the way 

 down. It is found only on front feet and generally only on 

 those of horses raised on hard soils. It completely cripples 

 the horse, making him unfit for any use for at least a 

 month, or until the wall of the foot becomes soft and pli- 

 able. 



In shoeing in such cases the sole should be pared until it 

 responds to the pressure of the thumb, and the outside of 

 the w^all must be rasped away considerably. But, of course, 



Fig. 73— Showing a Foot shod with Tip, and with the Frog bearing on the ground. 



judgment must be employed according to the circumstances 

 attending each case. Put on a plain bar shoe that bears 

 equally on the frog, toe, heel and quarters— in other words 

 a perfect level bearing. The rest depends on the hostler. 

 The feet should be soaked every evening in blood- warm water 

 for about twenty minutes, and then wrapped in wet cloths 

 for the night. The animal must stand only on a clay floor. 

 It is necessary for the ridge to grow out as the foot grows 

 downward, and for this six to eight months are required. 



