. The art of horse-shoeing. Horseshoeing; Hoofs; CHR 1905; PRO McNeil, John H. (autograph); PRO McNeil, John H. , Mrs. (donor). 108 THE ART OF HORSE-SHOEING. and bars. This seems eminently simple and logical, but it is easy to show that it is more plausible than true. First, I would point out that the wall only is not the natural sustaining structure of the hoof ; the wall and the sole at its connection with the wall is. Next, I deny that the Charlier system does " leave entirely to nature every other part of the ; In cutting away the wall from the sole to. Fig. 86. Section of C
. The art of horse-shoeing. Horseshoeing; Hoofs; CHR 1905; PRO McNeil, John H. (autograph); PRO McNeil, John H. , Mrs. (donor). 108 THE ART OF HORSE-SHOEING. and bars. This seems eminently simple and logical, but it is easy to show that it is more plausible than true. First, I would point out that the wall only is not the natural sustaining structure of the hoof ; the wall and the sole at its connection with the wall is. Next, I deny that the Charlier system does " leave entirely to nature every other part of the ; In cutting away the wall from the sole to. Fig. 86. Section of Charlier shoe on foot. af^x the shoe, the natural function of the sole is seriously interfered with, and the bearing on the wall, which ought to be partially distributed over the arch of the sole, is limited to the wall. It is claimed that when the foot has had time to grow, the sole will be found on a level with the shoe, and thus directly sharing in the weight sustaining function. I have examined many feet shod by Charlier specialists, and have never yet seen the sole of a hind foot level with the shoe three days after the shoeing. Only once have I seen the sole of the fore foot level with the shoe after a week's wear. I am often apologetically told, " Well, it is not quite in wear, but it is not an eighth of an inch below the surface of the ; Quite so, it is nearly in wear, but if not actually in wear, what becomes of the principle ? The sole is not directly in wear, bearing is confined to the wall. As to the frog, the Charlier affords no greater use to it than any other shoe of a similar thickness, unless, instead of being placed on sound, firm horn, it be danger-. 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 Hunting, William, 1846-1913; Fairman Rogers Collection (University of Pennsylva
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