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The “ine of the coronary band has a constant tendency 
to become more horizontal, or, in other words, our lower 
angle has a tendency to become larger. This is effected 
by more rapid growth of hoof at the heels than at the 
toes. Long pasterns,. low heels, and long toes, are 
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accidents of the same condition, and give the side view 
of the foot a triangular appearance. (,See Fig. 1,’.) 
Well-made pasterns of proper length are not too 
obliquely placed,. and cannot, except under most un- 
usual force, be too obliquely placed, and are generally 
found. with. good heels of moderate height and strength. 
