Magner's ABC guide to sensible horseshoeing : a simple and practical treatise on the art of shoeing horses . Fig. 565.—Simple Form ef Shoe forSpreading the Quarters. 68 CAUSES OF INJURY. of the hind foot is much worn, and as a consequence the hoof spread at its plantarsurface, clips should be drawn up from each side of the shoe, so as to grasp thewall at its widest part. No attempt should be made to fit the shoe to the squaredand shortened toe ; but give it the natural form, and let it project at the toe to thatextent that would indicate the length of the hoof were it unworn. Heel-calks uponth
Magner's ABC guide to sensible horseshoeing : a simple and practical treatise on the art of shoeing horses . Fig. 565.—Simple Form ef Shoe forSpreading the Quarters. 68 CAUSES OF INJURY. of the hind foot is much worn, and as a consequence the hoof spread at its plantarsurface, clips should be drawn up from each side of the shoe, so as to grasp thewall at its widest part. No attempt should be made to fit the shoe to the squaredand shortened toe ; but give it the natural form, and let it project at the toe to thatextent that would indicate the length of the hoof were it unworn. Heel-calks uponthe hind shoes are applicable to nearly all cases. In all cases of overreaching or click-ing, adjusting the hoof and shoe sothat the inside quarter and toe of thehoof are higher than the outside, willassist in overcoming the difficulty. Stumbling. Stumbling is usually associated withsome diseased condition of the the prevention of this disagreeable.
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