BRITTLE FEET. 



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The unnatural pressure of the displaced pedal bone interferes 

 with the secretion of the horny sole, which accordingly becomes 

 weak and thin. 



To support the sole and to stimulate the sensitive parts of the 

 foot to healthy action, we should gradually accustom the foot to 

 the use of a flat, broad shoe, which at first may be thin at the heels, 

 but as the foot becomes strong, we should use one of uniform 

 thickness, keeping frog pressure in view. Apply to the coronet. 



THE IRON WASHER. 



fRONT. SIDE. 

 DIA. ^6'" X 'A^ THICK 



^W-.^^^^ 



Fig. 65. — Securing the clinches of nails. 



blistering ointment in the manner recommended for seedy-toe 

 (p. 202), and avoid work on hard ground. 



Brittle Feet. 



Use broad, flat shoes, which will reduce the jar on the wall 

 by throwing pressure on the sole ; and obtain frog pressure. The 

 shoes should be fitted on hot ; for by doing so, they remain firmer 

 on, owing to the more exact juxtaposition of the horn and iron. 

 Clips should be used to save the nails from being shaken ; and, 

 for the same reason, calkins should be discarded. Rather fine nails 

 should be employed ; for coarse ones are apt to chip away the crust. 

 As recommended many years ago by the late Mr. W. Thacker, 



