DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



FIQ. 15. Side view of a fore hoof shod so as to quicken the " breaking over " (quicken 

 the action) In a " forger." Note the short shoe, heel calks Inclined forward, and the 

 rolled toe. 



Fro. 16. Side view of a short-toed hind hoof of a forger, shod to Blow the action and to 

 prevent Injury to the fore heels by the toe of the hind shoe. Note the elevation of the 

 short toe by means of a toe calk and the projection of the toe beyond the shoe. When 

 such a hoof has grown more toe, the toe calk can be dispensed with and the shoe set 

 farther forward. 



