Hoof Knife vs Trimmers

KijahWolfe · #1 04/22/13, 08:07 AM

I was curious which everyone prefers and why they like one over the other. I am thinking of getting a hoof knife because I just really do not like my trimmers that I got in my hoof kit from Hoeggers. Dunno if its just how they feel in my hand or what but they are not to my liking. So I figured I would ask your preferences.

mdavis203 · #2 04/22/13, 08:12 AM

I use these, and they work awesome for me.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-Mi...-Snip/19792672

LoneStrChic23 · #3 04/22/13, 08:13 AM

I keep trimmers and a basic utility knife on hand. Trim long hoof wall with trimmers, the use utility knife to even out and flatten the sole.

You could also use a rasp, though with my carpal tunnel that is excruciating for me.

KijahWolfe · #4 04/22/13, 09:45 AM

Thats part of my problem i cant do a thing but the hoof wall with the trimmers but cant do a thing with the sole. Which is why thursday I am going after a hoof knifethe handle is easier on my hands...carpal tunbel and cubital tunnel yay me ugh) oh and gloves...cant forget the gloves or i can hear the scoldings for no gloves. I had a pair, hubby put them where the dogs could reach...they are missing 6 fingers between the pair lol

Hollowdweller · #5 04/22/13, 10:40 AM

I generally use some sort of knife if the hoof has been trimmed recently or is very wet.

If the hoof is extremely dry or has a lot of horn overgrowth I use the trimmers and cut the hard part off and then use the knife.

I had a buck yesterday had a big peice of horn I had to use horse hoof nippers on to get off.