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A monstrous evil in the art of shoeing practised in every age and 



in all countries 59 



One side only of the hoof being nailed, both quarters are at liberty 



to expand 60 



The inside quarter of the foot notoriously the principal seat of 



disease 60 



The circularity of the natural foot denied 61 



Importance of preserving the bulge or prominence of the outside 



quarter of the hoof 62 



PAPER IV. 



INEFFICIENCY OF MR. BRACY CLARK's TABLET EXPANSION SHOE. 



Injurious pressure of the tablet expansion shoe upon the heels and 

 quarters 63 



The joint at tlie toe of the shoe of no avail whilst the horse is 



standing in the stable 64 



Side-nailinaf admits of the dilatation of the foot in the stable .... 65 



PAPER V. 



THE ART OF HORSE SHOEING SIMPLIFIED AND UNFETTERED. 



Side-Nailing, a new era in veterinary history 66 



IMr. Strickland Freeman, the first expounder of the true principle 



of elasticity or expansion of the foot 67 



]\Ir. Freeman's observations on the fettering effect of the nails 



upon the hoof 68 



Evils of the method of shoeing, as adopted at the present day. ... 69 



Instantaneous limitation of function of the elastic laminae 70 



Partial or imperfect descent of sole 71 



Freedom of expansion enjoyed by the unshod foot 7- 



Diminution of sensible and horny lamin<«, in direct ratio to their 



impairment of function 73 



Encroachment of the horny sole, its preternatural arch 73 



Capacity of the horny box diminished 73 



IMorbid ascent of the collin bone, and corresponding adaptation of 



its shape by growth 74 



The simplicity of side-nail shoeing in its practical application a 



great recommendation 75 



The form of shoe 76 



