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I used to think trimming a hoof with a rasp was just fine, but a clinic in Boise changed my mind.
For years, I was sure my old rasp method was good enough for finishing a trim. I'd get it close and call it done. Then, at a clinic put on by a farrier from Montana last fall, I watched him use a sharp hoof knife for the final pass. He said, 'A clean knife cut seals the hoof wall better than a rasp scratch.' I was pretty skeptical, but I tried it on a client's draft horse the next week. The difference was real. The hoof wall looked smoother and felt harder to the touch almost right away. Now I always take that extra minute with the knife for a cleaner finish. Has anyone else made a switch like this with their finishing tools?
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the_amy6mo ago
Ever try to finish a trim with a dull knife? That was my first attempt, looked like a beaver got to it.
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