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THE PRACTICAL HORSESHOER. 



crack and that is g-enerall}^ the inside. M}^ theory is that 

 quarter crack is caused by the shell growing too small for 



Fig. 77- Showing the Spreader apphed to the Shoe. 



the bones within it. When j^ou remove the pressure you 

 cure the quarter crack. — By Yulcan. 



Contracted Feet and' Quarter Crack. 



Almost every horseshoer has his own ideas with regard 

 to doing certain kinds of woi'k, and very often different 

 shoers will accomplish the same end by very dissimilar 

 means. For instance, in cutting down a hoof some cut the 



