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two to two and a lialf inches free of nails, as the 

 form of the foot may allow. Lastly, before nailing 

 on the shoe, and while it is cold on the anvil, strike 

 the surface that comes next to the foot on the out- 

 side, a few blows with the hammer, right across the 

 heels, and see also that the outside of the heels is a 

 shade lowest, so that the animal in throwing his weight 

 upon them will spread out, and not pinch in his feet. 



