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easily drawn, one by one, without breaking 

 away the wall. 



Rasping : 



Lower the foot with the rasp only, taking 

 most away from the front, as this part of the 

 hoof grows quickest. Be sure the two hoofs 

 are rasped to the same size. 



The Frog: 



Do not touch the frog unless to remove 

 ragged edges, as it acts as a buffer and pre- 

 vents concussion and slipping, therefore the 

 bigger it is the better. 



On no account cut the bars, or what 

 ignorant farriers call '' open the heels," as 

 this removes the natural support and causes 

 the foot to contract,. 



Fit of Shoe : 



The shoe should be made to fit the foot 

 accurately, its outer surface being level with 

 the wall of the hoof all round, except at the 

 heels, where the shoe should overlap it 

 slightly. If the shoe is too long it is liable 

 to be trodden on and be torn off. 



