CLEANING 

 THE FEET 



PRATTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 73 



It is the practice in some stables to wash 

 and examine the horses' feet every morn- 

 ing. The feet should always be cleaned 

 out when the day ' s work is done. Road horses suffer from 

 dry and hard feet. They should have frequent runs in 

 pasture, and the feet well soaked in water. This will 

 keep them healthy and soft. 



THE COLT'S 

 FEET 



Wherever a number of colts are to- 

 gether, the observer is astonished at the 

 large majority of them having bad legs 

 and feet, especially the toe deviated inward or outward. 

 » , - J These deformities 



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defects are s o m e - 



TOES DEVIATING INWARD AND OUTWARD. 



times due to natural 

 formation and can never be remedied; but many of the 

 defects are caused by neglect of the colt. The colt's feet 

 should be carefully watched from its birth, and if proper 

 attention is given while the foot is growing, a better and 

 sounder horse will be the result. Frequently not only 

 the hoof is deformed, but the bones are affected by the 

 uneven wear of the wall. It can be readily seen that if 



