Hoof Picks

PLASTIC HOOF PICK
Plastic hoof pick in blue, claret, green, mauve, red and yellow. Code: EQ15/PK

STEEL HOOF PICK
Vinyl coated steel hoof pick, blue, mauve or red.
Code: EQ25

Use the hoof pick by working downwards from the heel towards the toe, removing whatever may be lodged with the point of the pick, (see photograph opposite). Then clear the cleft of the frog. Check for any shoe wear or risen clenches. Put a dung skip underneath the hoof you are picking out to catch the dirt and any stones. To save time teach your horse to pick up all his feet from one side. Also pick out the feet before leaving the stable so as not to leave a trail of bedding in the yard. Tie a loop of string round your hoof pick so it’s always easy to find!