or laminaes. To relieve the inflammation of the feet, soak 

 them in warm water or a poultice may be applied for a few 

 days. Feed him bran mashes and hay only. Feed him that 

 way for about ten days and exercise the animal a little every 

 day. When shoeing, use Shoe No. i, this shoe allows of an 

 .easy motion and gives good support for the sole of the foot. 

 In most all cases of founder or lamanitis, the sole is weak 

 and easily yields to pressure and should be protected by a 

 wide web shoe and after the day's work the feet should be 

 supplied with wet swabs around the coronary of the whole 

 foot. 



Showing Shoe No. 1 

 for foundered foot with 

 a rolled toe, graduall3 r 

 tapering from toe to 

 heel, to suit the bear- 

 ing of the coffin joint. 



No. 1 



Navicular disease or coffin joint lameness is a sort of 

 a hidden disease. It may be indicated by the way the horse 

 travels and wears his shoes. His steps are short and stilty. 

 The shoes wear at the extreme point of the toe. He is in- 

 clined to show great tendency to stumble. When at rest 

 he points his feet in a forward direction. When in motion 

 he will start off quite lame and get some better as he warms 

 up. After a drive when put away his feet should be sup- 



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