234 HUMANE HORSE-TRAINING 



When shoeing a race-horse it must be borne in mind 

 that there is nothing gained by sacrificing the hmb to 

 improve the foot. Therefore the angle of the foot, the 

 weight, size and form of the shoe must be such as to 

 give support, protection and free action to the limb and 

 no more bearing than is necessary. 



Driving is an important consideration in balancing 

 and gaiting horses. A driver that cannot sit quiet and 

 mannerly for all distances cannot expect his charge to 

 act mannerly. 



Many cases of interfering, forging, etc., are due to 

 loafing or slow exercising. 



Driving a horse longer distances and with more speed 

 than his condition allows is a frequent cause of faulty 

 action. Badly -fitting harness and boots sometimes cause 

 a horse to feel disagreeable and behave and act badly. 



TROTTING HORSES 



The National Trotting-Horse Breeders' Association, 

 of which the Earl of Lonsdale was president, had 

 made all necessary arrangements for their annual show, 

 with the exception of the selection of judges. Imagine 

 my enthusiasm when I received a letter from the com- 

 mittee asKing me to act as judge. The show was a great 

 success, and there were more entries than the previous 



