. The standard horse book, comprising the taming, controlling and education of unbroken and vicious horses. Fig. 56- Simple Form ef Shoe forSpreading the Quarters. CAUSES OF INJURY. 381 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
. The standard horse book, comprising the taming, controlling and education of unbroken and vicious horses. Fig. 56- Simple Form ef Shoe forSpreading the Quarters. CAUSES OF INJURY. 381 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 :i|)|ilicnlile 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. ^ Pig. 500.—An Outline of Mr. RobergeS Spring,with its Position on the Foot. Fi(i. .507.—Thick- ness of Spring. Full Size. Fig. 568.—Width of Bar. Full Size. and dangerous habit, particular attention must be given to cutting the hoof. Reducethe hoof all it will bear without injury ; see that the hoof is of equal depth on eachside of the toe. This you can ascertain best by standing in front of the horse andcomparing the two sides. In fitting the shoe, bend up the toe, giving it the roundedappearance of one well worn. If calks must be used, weld toe-calk back to innermargin of web, making it low. In the stable use wet swabs to the feet. Shoeing Foundered Horses. If the mobility of the foot is destroyed, as the result of chronicfounder, or other cause of morbid inflammation, mobility must beaided by rounding the entire shoe or toe. If the foot is entirelystiff, the shoe must be so formed that it will roll upon the ground,which can be easily done by leaving the inner edge of each si
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