. Fig. 79.—Hoof with Local or Coronary Contractions (as in- dicated at the Points a, a). intended in a large stud, or in any case where the animal is of more than ordinary value. The explanation of the restricted nature of this form of contraction is simple enough. We have only to refer to the lessons taught by the experiments of Lungwitz, de- scribed in Chapter III., and the condition almost explains itself. We remember that, briefly, the coronary margin of the wall resembles a closed elastic ring, which yields and expands to local pressure, no matter how slight. We

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