254 DISEASES OF THE HORSE’S FOOT 
forming from the coronet, and the insensitive lamine 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- 
Fie. 115.—Hoor Torn From tue Foot sy 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 lamine 
is not yet quite complete, nor is the sole, there being want- 
