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CYCLOPEDIA OF MYB STOCK AHD COMPLETE STOCK DOCTOR. 



take the horse to a shoer who is an artist in the business, and by close 

 examination ascertain what changes can be made. As a rule no two feet 

 are alike, and it requires an artist and a mechanic to change the position 

 of the feet and legs relatively. A good rule to follow in all ordinary 

 cases is to shoe so as to tip the fetlocks out, giving the feet room to pass 

 by without brushing. This is done by leaving the inner side strong and 

 paring down the outer side, which will throw the centre of gravity in a 

 new line and often prove successful. Instead of leaving the inner side of 

 the shoe full make it rather scant. If the shoes are too heavy, lighten 

 them ; if too light, or too large, change them. If the horse is overworked, 



thin and weak, give him a rest and a little 

 better feeding. There is no plan much 

 more effectual than to spread the legs with 

 good solid flesh, making them travel wider. 

 If the knee gets larger and the swelling 

 fills with liquid, tap it carefully and let the 

 liquid out. Other points are not likely to be 

 bruised badly enough to cause an effusion. 

 After the cause is removed foment with 

 either hot or cold water and apply lotion, 

 No. 12 ; repeat it three or four times a day. 

 Gentle exercise may be given if the swel- 

 ling is not too large and sore. When below 

 the knee bandages may be used to advan- 

 tage. When the swellings become hard 

 and calloused the liniment. No. 11, may be 

 rubbed in twice a day after a hot bath, 

 rubbhig the part dry before applying the liniment. 



A GOOD FORM. 



Rear view of a horse showing how full 

 thighs spread the legs and prevent inter, 

 fenng. 



ANKLE BOOTS IN COMMON USE. 



The cuts above illustrate the application of a few of the most com- 

 mon forms of boots, used to prevent injury by interfering. 



