. Diseases of the horse's foot . Hoofs; Horses. OPEEATIONS ON THE FOOT 81 animal so that the portion of the foot to be operated on, whether inside or outside, falls uppermost, and that the buckle of the^obble on that particular foot is placed so that it also is within easy reach when the animal is down. In the case we are illustrating the point of operation was the outside of the near hind coronet. We will, therefore, describe the mode of fixing the near hind-foot upon the cannon of the near fore-limb. The side-line is first adjusted as follows : It is fixed upon the cannon of the near hind-le
. Diseases of the horse's foot . Hoofs; Horses. OPEEATIONS ON THE FOOT 81 animal so that the portion of the foot to be operated on, whether inside or outside, falls uppermost, and that the buckle of the^obble on that particular foot is placed so that it also is within easy reach when the animal is down. In the case we are illustrating the point of operation was the outside of the near hind coronet. We will, therefore, describe the mode of fixing the near hind-foot upon the cannon of the near fore-limb. The side-line is first adjusted as follows : It is fixed upon the cannon of the near hind-leg (A) by means of its small. Fig. 43. — Photograph illustrating Method of adjusting the Side-line to fixing the Hind-leg upon the Fore. loop. From there it is passed under the forearm of the same limb, over the forearm, under the rope running from A to B ; from there over and under the thigh, to be finally brought in front of the thigh, and below the portion of rope running from arm to thigh. The loose end of the side-line is then given to an assistant standing behind the animal's back, the buckle of the hobble restraining the foot unloosed, and strong but steady traction brought to bear from behind upon the line. The operator should now stand in front of the fore-limbs, and, by placing a hand on the rope passing 6. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reeks, H. Caulton. Chicago : Alex. Eger
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