HORSESHOEING. 4/1 



be continued gradually until the coffin-bone 

 resumes its natural shape ; when this is accom- 

 plished, the growing hoof will naturally accom- 

 modate itself to the bone. 



The severe treatment recommended is neces- 

 sary only in an aggravated case causing lameness. 

 It can be so modified by cutting the hoof, and 

 expanding the foot gradually, as to allow the 

 horse to be used while under treatment, if he 

 has not been disabled. 



^QUARTER AND TOE-CRACKS. 



Quarter-cracks are commonly found in feet of 

 saddle horses, and are caused by contraction and 

 pressure, and are also the result of a shoe being 

 fitted tightly on the inner quarter, to prevent 

 interfering, as stated in remarks on " Contraction." 



Most commonly found on the inner quarter; 

 it commences at the coronet, extending down- 

 ward, and when it extends through to the laminse 

 causes lameness, and is especially serious if the 

 foot is contracted, as shown by Plate No. i6. 



