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the crust to fit the shoe not only renders the horn !)rittk> but 

 is so much loss of bearing surface. 



3. The sole shoukl not be touched with the knife; loose flakes 

 may be removed with a blunt instrument. 



-t. The bars should not be cut away; they are a part of the 

 wall and intended to carry weight. The shoe should rest on 

 them. 



5. The frog should not be cut, but left to attain its full 

 growth. No frog can perform its functions imless on a level 

 with the ground surface of the shoe. 



6. The shoe should have a true and level bearing and rest 

 well and firmly on the wall and bars. 



A plain light-weight shoe is the best — plain on both ground 

 and foot surface. 



7. High nailing is injurious; do not use any more nails than 

 are absolutely necessary", as the nails destroy the horn. 



