Patty, the ram we had last year had one of his horns growing into his head, just above the eye, while the other curled nicely. We would just take the nippers for trimming horse hooves, and cut it back an inch or so, then again as it grew. I think you could use something like a heavy duty pruner too. It's a two person job, unless you can restrain him really well! Good luck, Jan in CO