go 



THE CARE OF HORSES 



to their size and work. I have seen hacks shod as 

 heavily as cart-horses. This is foolishness, and in 

 time ruins the feet and legs, and entirely spoils the 

 going of the animal. You might as well let children 

 wear their fathers' boots. Tramping over the rough 



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[W. Shaivcross. 



FIG. 45. 



land requires heavy boots, good nails, and thick soles ; 

 but try walking along smooth pavements in such 

 boots, and see how it will affect you. 



,The correct angle of the front line of a horse's foot 

 when standing fair and square should be 45 degrees. 

 Of course, this means a good and perfect foot ; but 



