How Do You Pick A Horses Hooves?
Horse’s hooves have to be picked regularly every day and before and after riding to ensure there is no caked-on mud or rocks stuck in or around the frog. This grooming task ensures your horse stays sound and also checks for minor problems before they get out of hand, such as thrush. Pick a day when not much is going on and the horse can be calm and relaxed, especially if it is his first time for lifting his feet. If this simple task is done every day, the horse will soon get used to lifting his feet and cooperating. Tie your horse up short to a rail to make sure he doesn’t walk away or start eating grass. Brush him down with a soft bristled brush to get him used to you handling him. For every brush-stroke, run your hand behind it soothingly. This helps the horse trust you. Stand to the left of your horse and run your hand down his leg finally picking up his front right foot. If the horse does not want to cooperate, then pull up on the inside of his knee and in most cases he will pick u
