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to be of equal depth. There is at times, indeed very often, 

 an excess of horny growth about the toe, but it is impossible 

 to lay down any precise rule with reference to the angle to 

 which the hoof ought to be brought : a competent eye will, 

 however, judge of it, and will be able to decide whether it 

 is in conformity with the natural formation and bearing of 

 the limb. 



I have a great fancy for tips — otherwise half-shoes, nailed 

 to the toes only, and leaving both quarters free. I have 



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known one or two young horses shod in this way who have 

 travelled quite safely, and shown wonderfully healthy feet. 

 For racers I particularly approve of them, and for young 

 light-weight hunters, especially when running in a grass 

 country. I am aware that there is a prejudice against therii, 

 except for animals that are for awhile thrown up, but 

 it is an entirely ignorant one, and ought to be discarded. 

 The late Duke of Wellington was especially fond of tips, 

 and for a long while rode his horses with no other kind 



