False Quarter 1 1 1 



The foot or shoe that ' strikes ' should 

 be kept very closely clasped, have a flat 

 surface, and a nail driven in at the toe 

 only. Feather edged, and three-quarter 

 shoes are commonly used for preventing 

 cuttincr. 



In cases, otherwise incurable, a fetlock 

 boot can be constantly worn. 



False-Quarter. 



This is denoted by an indentation in 

 the hoof at the quarter, brought on by 

 impairment of horny secretion. 



Sandcrack. 



The wall of the hoof is occasionally 

 found to have a crack in it, to which the 

 above term is applied. It is commonest 

 in the fore-feet and at the inner quarter, be- 

 ing usually situated at the toe when in hind 

 feet. If it extends through wall of hoof it 

 may produce pain, consequently lameness. 



