180 The Hokse Industry in New Yokk State 



will show itself in this way — the horse will he lame when he first 

 starts off, but will get better as he warms up. Remedy : raise 

 the heel of the shoe and lower the toe. Pack the foot with oint- 

 ment and okum. 



ANKLE-COCKED HORSES 



Ankle-cocked horses may be benefited by paring off the toe well, 

 and putting on a shoe having slightly elevated heels calks with 

 the shoe running well back behind. Knee-sprung horses may 

 also be benefited by paring off the toe, raising the heel slightly and 

 feeding from the floor at a level with his feet. 



CONTRACTION 



Contraction may be relieved by paring the foot well down and 

 putting on a shoe with the heel bearing slightly convex so as to 

 have a natural tendency to press the heel open. The shoes should 

 be nailed only at the toe, and not farther back than the side quarter. 

 Only six nails should be used. A good ointment should be -applied 

 to hasten the growth aud soften all parts of the foot. 



FORGING 



One of the worst troubles caused by bad shoeing — and that 

 most found in horses in the country — is forging or overreaching. 

 This condition may be remedied by putting fair lengthed shoes 

 on both fore and hind feet. The heel calks should be slightly ele- 

 vated, and the toe on the hind foot set back so that the hoof is left 

 to project over the shoe about a quarter of an inch. 



TREADING ON NAILS 



In case a horse steps on a nail, or anything penetrates the foot, 

 do not delay in having it cut open so as to let the blood start 

 freely. Cut away the hard hoof and make a good opening and 

 fill with soft okum and ointment. Open it every three or four 

 days until all inflammation ceases ; then there will be slight danger 

 of lockjaw. 



INTERFERING 



Interfering in horses may be remedied by properly balancing 

 the foot. Build it up with a thick, long-sided shoe, bringing the 



