What kind of hoof stand do those of you who trim use? My sister and I are thinking of getting one.
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chandab
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I rarely use it, but my former farrier (he moved) made me a stand similar to the Hoof Jack stand. [Just looked, I had no idea the HoofJack stand was over $150.]
The one I have (farrier made) looks the most like this one from Valley Vet: https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...mart PLA (IBSE0001)&utm_term=4585238370843183
I honestly can't remember if he charged me for it or not; but thinking he may have charged me like $50.
The one I have (farrier made) looks the most like this one from Valley Vet: https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...mart PLA (IBSE0001)&utm_term=4585238370843183
I honestly can't remember if he charged me for it or not; but thinking he may have charged me like $50.
Thanks for replying, Chandab. I think my sister found the one she wants to use. Yes, I was surprised they are so pricey.
chandab
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The one my farrier made was made an in between size, so I could use it with my saddle horses as well as my minis.
My sister found a pair of Tough 1 Handy Rasp. They fit in your hand like a scrub brush; one is coarse, one fine. Anyone use these? She found them on MiniTack. Great reviews.
I have one, or something similar. I found it hard to work for some reason. It did rasp the hoof OK but I couldn't quite get the hang of it. I blamed it on being left handed 
. I had better luck with a rasp.
. I had better luck with a rasp.
Yes, I have those. I also found those hard to use and I am also left handed but didn't think that was a reason. I just thought I didn't know what I was doing
chandab
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Sling is for when you are working on the bottom of the hooves (it cradles the hoof), post is for when you are rasping the toes from the top/front (they kind of "stand" on it).
