228 DISEASES OF THE FEET. 



Tliis slope should, with ordinary shaped feet, be about 50° 

 (i) Use tips. (3) If the horse hits the toe of the fore shoes, the 

 use of concave shoes will often stop the objectionable noise. (4) 

 Have the horse properly broken, and ride or drive him, so that 

 he may trot in a collected and well-balanced manner (5) If the 

 forging be from weakness, attend to his general health. (6) If 

 it occurs only when the animal is tired, the remedy is obvious. 

 (7) Many> American trotting authorities recommend for preventing 

 forging and over-reaching at the trot, the employment of heavier 

 shoes in front than behind ; the respective weights being, say, 

 14 oz. and 6 oz. for each shoe. The use of heavy shoes will improve 

 the action in front, and may be discontinued after it has effected 

 its purpose. 



