250 THE PRACTICE OF SHOEING. 



CAKT HORSE STAMPED FORE SHOE FOE 

 SHOW PURPOSES (Fig. 247). 



Made from 1 J X ;J inch iron. 



To give an appearance of strength to defective, weak, or 

 shelly feet, and to im[)rove the appearance of fairly good feet, 

 the shoe is made ' boxed np ' (as it is termed) ' the wrong way 

 on.' In less technical language, the outer w^all of the shoe is 

 given such a bevel that when the shoe is nailed on it appears 

 as a continuation of the wall of the foot ; or, the circumference 

 of the shoe is greater at the ground than at the foot surface. 

 This makes the foot, when lifted for inspection, appear wider. 



This shoe is unsuited for ordinary work on account of its 

 favouring cutting, especially when somewhat worn ; the inner 

 ground edge then ' burrs over,' forming a sharp saw-like margin, 

 and may inflict ugly wounds on the opposite coronet or fetlock. 



Owing to its shape, the nail holes must be so stamped as to 

 appear very ' coarse ' when viewed from the ground surface. 

 Vide illustration. 



CART HORSE STAMPED HIND SHOE FOR 

 SHOW PURPOSES (Fig. 248). 



Made from 1^ x ^ inch iron. 



This shoe is made and used in precisely the same way and 

 for the same purpose as the foregoing. The heels may be level, 

 as shown, or wedged, according to whether it is desired to give 

 a natural bearing or to raise the heels. 



