. Handbook for rangers & woodsmen . Fig. 200.—Shoes. 238 HANDBOOK FOR RANGERS AND WOODSMEN This difference is made necessary by the longer and narrowerhoof, which requires a broader heel-base for propersupport. Shoeing Saddle Animals.—Many horsemen prefer plain shoesfor saddle animals, but for travel in a mountainous country heelcalks are recommended. They should not exceed ^-inch inheight and should not be set further than 3^-inch back of theheels. Toe calks are not recommended for saddle animals butare very satisfactory for use on draft animals. HOBBLING Double Hobbles.—These may be attached
. Handbook for rangers & woodsmen . Fig. 200.—Shoes. 238 HANDBOOK FOR RANGERS AND WOODSMEN This difference is made necessary by the longer and narrowerhoof, which requires a broader heel-base for propersupport. Shoeing Saddle Animals.—Many horsemen prefer plain shoesfor saddle animals, but for travel in a mountainous country heelcalks are recommended. They should not exceed ^-inch inheight and should not be set further than 3^-inch back of theheels. Toe calks are not recommended for saddle animals butare very satisfactory for use on draft animals. HOBBLING Double Hobbles.—These may be attached to either the fore-legs or the hind legs, although they are seldom used on the should be buckled about the legs just above or below thepasterns and should not be drawn so tight as to impede circu-lation of the blood. A very satisfactory substitute for leather hobbles may behad by using a rope, preferably of cotton. This is looped aboutone leg, twisted about itself for a distance of approximately 8inches, then tie
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