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and, as the heels are raised up, just so much the heels of the 



coffin-bone are elevated, and the point of the bone is pressed 



forward against the front part of the foot, preventing the action 



of the secretive powers, bringing on inflammation, burning and 



scalding, and destroying the life of the foot, causing what is 



called seedy toe. In shoeing a foot of this description, great 



care must be taken that none of the sole be removed around the 



point of the frog. Remove the surplus growth from quarters to 



heel as shown by line, E, E. By removing surplus growth the 



heels will be lowered 



as shown from E to 



J, and the pressure 



will be relieved on 



point of coffin-bone. 



Remove the surplus 



growth in front to Fig. 41. the same hoof with one side prop- 



thp linp B B after ^-^^^ pared and straightened, as indicated by 



' ' dotted lines in fig. 40. 

 which the foot will 



-LIT -4. A, Effects of disease on bornv lamina\ B, B, 



be placed upon its ^ ' , , , , • , , \ 



^ ^ Correct angle of toe after removal ot surplus 



natural angle of 46 growth as shown— 46 degrees. C, Cavity for cor- 



deo-rees. Compare ^"^'"-^ cushion. D, Horny laminw. E, Surplus 

 * _ growth to be removed on the opposite side. P, 



this foot with Fig. Elevation of toe of hoof above shoe, to obviate 

 41. As the sole will pressure. 



be quite tender and sore at the point of the frog, the shoe must 

 be well concaved around the front. Use shoe shown in Fig. 35. 

 Rivet leather at the heels, letting it extend all over the shoe. 

 Take fat pickled pork out of the brine, and cutting in slices, cover 

 the bottom of the foot well, and then nail on the shoe slightly. 

 Afterward stand the horse in a soaking tub of warm water for 

 three or four hours. This will melt the pork, and thus assist in 

 speedily removing the soreness. Bear in mind to keep the 

 pressure off around the point and sides of toe, and thus give 

 great freedom to the diseased parts. Keep the soaking swabs 

 •around the coronet wet with warm water. Reset the shoes every 



