Stainless Steel and Wooden Handle for Hoof Knife

Name:Hoof knife

Function:Trimming hoof for cattle or horse, stainlee steel with wooden handle for hoof knife.

Advantage:

-stainless steel blade with wooden handle contribute to the efficient and comfort;
-be used to remove the surplus growth of the hoof wall;
-length: 215mm;
-we can privide all kinds of shapes hoof knife, such as sickle-shaped, hook-shaped,  double-edged sword and so on;
-you can use the knife with left hand, also with your right;

Method of use:

-Pick up the horse's hoof. Stand next to the horse's shoulder, pick up the hoof and  hold in place between your knees so you can use both hands to work

-Using the nippers, trim away the excess hoof wall from the hooves. Make sure you  have a hand on each handle of the nippers to get an even cut and make sure the  blade of the nippers is parallel to the horse's foot while trimming. Go from heel to  toe to ensure the hoof wall is trimmed evenly.This should only be done if you are  comfortable using the tool, and are certain of your ability not to cut away too much.

-Use the rasp to smooth and level the bottom of the horse's hoof. Every stroke  should go the entire length of the hoof. This will make sure there aren't any uneven  spots or ridges. Use smooth strokes and apply equal downward pressure. Only use the rasp from heel to toe and never from side to side.Keep checking for levelness  every few strokes or you might remove more than you intended and hurt the horse. You should never be filing the sole of the hoof.The hoof wall should be even with the sole of the foot. If your horses hooves are very grown out or damaged, file them down to be about ¼ an inch longer than the sole of the foot.

-Check and make sure that the hooves are even and level. The hoof wall should be  the same thickness all around the hoof. To remove rough or chipped edges, use  the rasp once more to round and smooth the edges of the hoof.

Notice:
-get your tools. To trim your cattle/horses hooves, the only tool you truly need is a  rasp.Additional helpful tools may include a hoof stand and trimmers, but these  aren't required. Brand new rasps may feel too sharp and unwieldy, so if you are
trimming your horses hooves for the first time you may prefer to use a slightly worn  or used rasp.

-soak your horses hooves. As with human nails, it is much easier to cut and avoid  tearing the hoof if it has absorbed some moisture. If it hasn't rain lately or your  horse has been stalled, walk your horse to a puddle or muddy area and have them stand for 3-5 minutes. Just a few minutes should be enough to soften the hoof  slightly.

-secure your horse. It's difficult to trim a horse who is moving around. Keep your  horse in place by putting them in cross ties, or by having an associate hold them.

-clean the horses hooves. Use a hoof pick and brush to clean hooves to ensure  nothing has become lodged in the hooves' natural depressions. Begin cleaning at  the back of the hoof and work forward removing and debris from the hoof. Include  cleaning between the frog (the triangle-like area on the bottom of the hoof) and the  cleft.

-determine the amount of trimming that needs to be done. Each horse grows in a  slightly different environment, and their hooves are therefore each unique. A hoof in good shape will have a hoof wall level with the sole, and the angle of the hoof even  with  the angle of  the pasturn. If your horse's hooves are grown