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point where you cut, downwards. Soaking 

 the feet in water will facilitate a cure by quick- 

 ening the growth of the hoof; or, a stimulat- 

 ing liniment may be applied to the coronet, to 

 excite more active growth. Bear in mind 

 that expansion is not from the sole upwards, 

 but from the coronet downwards. 



TOE CRACKS. 



The cause of this defect is the same as in 

 quarter crack. It appears in both fore and 

 hind feet. Clean the crack well, cutting with 

 a sharp knife the dead horn from each side of 

 it ; shoe as advised for quarter crack, or for 

 the purpose of getting expansion and natural 

 action of the dead, shelly hoof. The dirt and 

 sand may be kept out of the crack by filling 

 it with balsam of fir, or pine pitch. Keep the 

 horse at regular work. 



