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Over-reach : 



Over-reach is caused as follows : — The 

 inside sharp edge of the toe of the hind shoe 

 catches the heel of the forefoot and cuts it ; 

 even the back sinew is occasionally seriously 

 injured by being cut in this way. To prevent 

 this, the sharp edge must be rounded off 

 when the shoe is made ; if it becomes sharp 

 from wear it must again be rounded off. 



FORGEING : 



Forgeing is that disagreeable hammering 

 noise caused by the horse striking the toe of 

 the fore shoe with the toe of the hind one 

 whilst trotting. Horses that " forge " should 

 be shod with the shoes well back and the 

 toes rounded. 



Brushing : 



Brushing is usually a symptom of weakness 

 or fatigue, and is especially noticeable on the 

 march ; it may then be alleviated by using a 

 Yorkshire boot, which can always be made in 

 a few minutes by sewing a piece of tape on to 

 a thick piece of rug. For brushing, a three- 

 quarter or feather-edged shoe is often useful. 



