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inch off a horse's heels, more than ought to be taken off, 

 will often endanger the suspensory ligaments by the 

 strain entailed upon them from the abnormal slope 

 of the profile of the foot. To lessen this strain, the toe 

 also should be cut down as far as practicable. By the 

 C. T. C. Rules, 4 Ibs. is allowed for each J inch in gal- 

 loway and pony races, while an official measurement 

 once made holds good for the meeting. 



