Keeping your horse sound with the right hoof tools
If you've spent any time around horses, you know that keeping a good set of hoof tools in your tack trunk is basically non-negotiable. It isn't just about being prepared for a thrown shoe or a sudden abscess; it's about the day-to-day maintenance that keeps a thousand-pound animal standing comfortably on four relatively small points of contact. You don't have to be a professional farrier to appreciate a well-balanced rasp or a sharp hoof knife, but you do need to know what you're looking at before you start hacking away at a frog. ...