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August 9, 1900
Republican News Item
Laporte, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Discussion on proper horseshoe weight, arguing that heavy shoes are unnecessary and harmful for most horses, advocating lighter alternatives to prevent wear and reduce concussion.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Proper Shoes for Horses,
The weight of shoes is too great upon all classes of horses except the trotter. There is a theory that heavy shoes last longer than light ones, and the theory appears to be plausible, but it is not also true, as has been shown in a number of cases. All that a shoe is for, except there is ice, is to prevent the wear of the walls, and a light shoe will do that as well as a heavy one. Of course a heavy horse needs a heavier shoe than a light horse does, but because of the increased concussion which the heavy shoe necessitates a lighter shoe than that with which the heaviest horses are shod, would be better.
The weight of shoes is too great upon all classes of horses except the trotter. There is a theory that heavy shoes last longer than light ones, and the theory appears to be plausible, but it is not also true, as has been shown in a number of cases. All that a shoe is for, except there is ice, is to prevent the wear of the walls, and a light shoe will do that as well as a heavy one. Of course a heavy horse needs a heavier shoe than a light horse does, but because of the increased concussion which the heavy shoe necessitates a lighter shoe than that with which the heaviest horses are shod, would be better.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Horse Shoes
Light Shoes
Heavy Shoes
Trotter
Concussion
Story Details
Story Details
The weight of shoes is too great upon all classes of horses except the trotter. Heavy shoes do not last longer than light ones despite the theory, and light shoes prevent wall wear as well without increased concussion. Heavy horses need heavier shoes but lighter than currently used.