384 INFLAMMATION OF STKUCTUKES ENCLOSED BY THE HOOF. 



PLATES FOE SUEGICAL SHOES (Fig. 359). 

 Made from 16 gauge sheet iron. 



This plate closes the under surface of the foot, retaining the 

 dressing, preventing the entrance of moisture or dirt, and pro- 

 tecting the parts from injury. The sheet iron used must he 

 iairly stout, otherwise the plate bends and rapidly wears out. 



Before the shoe is nailed on the foot it is used as a ouide 

 for marking out the plate, which is made to slip in and out 

 with a certain amount of friction. When the shoe is nailed 

 on, the plate is inserted and the length of heel marked. Lastly, 

 the heel portion is turned over in the vice and the holes for 

 straps are punched. 



STAMPED CART HIND SHOE (SUEGICAL), WITH 

 AEEANGEMENT FOE DEESSING FOOT (Fig. 360). 



Made from 1-J X -I- inch iron. 



This shoe is used for a similar purpose to those preceding. 

 The plate is attached by three screws, one at the toe and one 

 at each heel. 



Being more complicated, the shoe is, in general, less useful 

 than that with sliding plate. 



