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THE PRACTICAL HORSESHOER. 



ine to the coronarj^ ring, rubbing' it in well, especially in dry 

 weather. I know from experience, that gl^'cerine will soft- 

 en and toug'hen the hoof. The difference between tar and 

 oil and. g-l^xerine is that the two former close the pores and 

 keep out water, Avhile gl3^cerine will mix Avith water, which 

 I have found in m^^ practice to be the best for horses' feet. 



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Fig. 138— A Shoe for Draught Horses. 



I do not think I know all about horseshoeing, by any means, 

 notwithstanding" I have run a shop for quite a number of 

 3^ears. I am learning* and expect to continue to learn some- 

 thing- every day. — By Rab of the Wynde. 



Two Improved Horseshoes. 



If a draught horse pulls from tlie outside toe, the outside 

 quarter will wire, and to overcome this tendency I have de- 



