108 THE ART OF HORSE-SHOEING. 



hunting shoe. To alter tlie toe of the hind shoe is useless, 

 but by using a level shoe without calkins some advan- 

 tage is gained. A so-called "diamond-toed" shoe has 

 been recommended. It is not advisable, as it does no 

 goodj except by causing its point to strike the sole of the 

 front foot. If by such a dodge the sound is got rid of, it 

 is only by running the risk of injuring the foot. 



