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Hoof Pick

Last Updated: December 11, 2007 Related resource areas: Horses


A hoof pick is used for cleaning out the bottom of a horse's foot. Hooves are picked out from heel to toe. Frequent cleaning of the hoof helps prevent thrush.

Hoof Pick

For more information about the horse's hoof, see External Parts of the Horse Hoof and Evaluating the Hoof and Trim Job



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