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A florae's Foot Perfectly Shod. 



The frog, in cases where it can be, should come down level with 

 the shoe. The above illustration shows the way all horses should 

 be shod, except when caulks are required. Caulks should always be 

 low, and all shoes be perfectly level, no thicker at the toe than at 

 the heel. 



Question. What are a few good general points on horsemanship ? 



Answer. Match horses with reference to size and motion, parti- 

 cularly to color, if you can. 



Always have inside lines on double team quite long and back 

 straps short. 



Never check a horse if you wish him to last long. 



Kever feed from mangers. Let your horse eat his food from the 

 floor even with his feet. A great many horses BuflFer from indiges- 



