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SHOEING. 



form of the shoe, as shown by the illustration, ought to be so made 

 and fitted as to bear upon all parts of the sole and crust that are 

 calculated to bear pressure the sole around the margin of the 

 crust for a distance of about half an inch in all parts of the foot 

 except at the heels ; i. e., that part of it embraced in the triangle 

 between the wall and bar. Here the shoe should rest upon the 

 wall, only being made sufficiently narrow at this part." 



See statements from Lafosse and others at the close of the 

 chapter. 



TRIMMING. 



Before preparing the foot for the shoe, the smith should go in 

 front and Jook at it, so as to determine better its adjustment. 



FIG 45 1 ; 



FIG. 458. 



Good form of thin-heeled shoes, from models presented by Mr. Goodenough, 

 of New York. 



Sometimes the foot may be run over by having one side too high 

 or the toe worn off excessively. If it is desired to be particular, 

 he should see how the feet are carried in a sharp trot; whether 

 too high or too low; or whether he travels too close, endangering 

 interfering or cutting using the words of a high authority, "to 

 see whether there are any traces of brushing or cutting on the 

 inner sides of hoofs, fetlocks, or knees." The foot can then be 

 taken up, when a look from the heel forward will enable an expe- 

 rienced shoer to determine how much and what part is to be cut 



