626 



SHOEING. 



FIG. 420. 



FIG. 421. 



FIG. 422. 



Sections of hoof, the first two showing an outline of the 

 wall at the points marked, with an estimate of the amount 

 usually cut away in rasping and fitting the foot to the 

 shoe. Also showing the liability to drive the nails so 

 deep in such cases as to be bent into the quick when 

 clinched. The third shows the size of nails and the depth 

 they should be driven, in proper proportion to prevent in- 

 jury to the foot. 



