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the horse properly broken, and ride or drive him, so that he may- 

 trot in a collected and well-balanced manner. (5) If the forgino* 

 be from weakness, attend to his general health. (6) If it occurs 

 only when the animal is tired, the remedy is obvious. (7) Many 

 American trotting authorities recommend for preventing forging 

 and over-reaching at the trot, the employment of heavier shoes in 

 front than behind; the respective weights being, say, 14:0Z. and 6oz. 

 for each shoe. The use of heavy shoes will improve the action in 

 front, and may be discontinued after it has affected its purpose. 



