Every horse should have his feet well under him, and not in front of him. This fact should be taken into consideration when fitting the open shoe.

Inflammation should be reduced by placing a swab over the coronet, and using a hot poultice of linseed meal for the foot.

No. 15. Expanding the Foot after it has been Pared out.

No. 16. Lateral Quarter-Crack before Treatment. Contracted Foot.