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forming from the coronet, and the insensitive lamina at 

 the same time, in which on every visit an increase of 

 growth was perceptible, and it soon attained a thickness 

 exceeding that of the other hoof, but which at the same 

 time presented a more upright appearance. It was not until 

 three weeks after our first visit that any formation of new 

 sole or frog was to be seen. Of the two the sole was the 

 first, being secreted by the sensitive sole, the growth pro- 



Fig. 115. — Hoof Torn from the Foot by Accident. 



ceeding from the heels. In like manner the insensitive frog 

 was being produced by the sensitive. 



' During the last week in October the mare, having her 

 foot protected with a bar shoe plated at the bottom, and so 

 formed as to open without necessity of removing the shoe, 

 in order to facilitate the applications of the tinctures, was 

 put to light work, which has since been gradually increased, 

 and she now performs her usual labour equal to any other 

 horse. 



' The growth of the wall or crust and insensitive laminae 

 is not yet quite complete, nor is the sole, there being want- 



