Plain Rides for Shoeing. 263 



they never grow so firm and strong as the naturally- 

 healthy feet are capable of becoming. 



Bar Shoes are intended to relieve pressure from the 

 sole, a weak crust, &c, and to remove it to the frog. 

 Cases of founder or laminitis, sidebones, corns, sand- 

 cracks, quittor, &c., are thus treated often with marked 

 benefit. When the frog is small and shrunk, &c, the 

 pressure may be applied by means of a pad of leather 

 rivetted upon the bar, which crosses the foot. The frog 

 is also stimulated, and often grows satisfactorily by these 

 means, while weak heels are relieved, and the usefulness 

 of the animal much increased. 



