Radius Rasp Fine Hoof Care Trimming
The coarse model can easily be distinguished from the deep cutting blade, this model is available in black colour.
The medium model has a blade which resembles a peeling blade similar to a cheese grater and is part of the sparkle range. This model is available in a transparent finish with a pleasant appearing glitter effect.
The fine model blade looks quite like a file blade which provides enough depth to remove material at the final finishing part of hoof trimming. The fine model is available in a white colour.
All three of the mentioned models can be used with only one hand, and all have an integrated magnet which is handy when you want to attach the tool to a stand during trimming intervals. There is also a measurement ruler on the side of each model which helps in trimming down to the mm on each and every side of the hoof.
Each of these product models are well sought after due to the convenience which they provide during trimming, and also due to the easily achievable mustang roll finish.
There are no other products in the trimming range which perform as good as these, and most equestrians usually have at least two of these models in their tool box.
A great advantage of buying any of these models is that they all feature the ability to easily replace the blades, and the blades themselves are inexpensive and easily hammered in or out!
What is a hoof nipper?
Hoof Cutters Nippers
A hoof nipper is a steel tool used by farriers to trim the hooves of horses. The hoof nipper comes in different length sizes from 10 inches to 15 inches and the nipper resembles regular pliers, except that the nipper has sharp cutting edges which easily cut away excess hoof wall. To develop a pair of high-quality nippers there are so many steps involved such as drop forging chrome steel, aligning and sharpening the blades by hand, coating and polishing the nipper to a perfect finish.
Which are the best hoof nippers?
Perfection is key when designing and manufacturing hoof nippers. We believe that all top-of the-range hoof nippers have been developed quite similarly with the same objective in the way that they work in the hands of the farrier – there is however a huge price difference between nippers from different brands. It takes testing to find out exactly which hoof nipper works best and offers great value.
How do you use nippers?
When the time comes for Hoof trimming you must start by nipping the hoof wall. Simply start at one heel, and work your way around to the toe before going on to the other heel, and work your way back to the toe until you have removed excess length from the hoof wall all the way around. It is best practice to nipper off a little less material than you feel is necessary because the next stage, which is Rasping will also remove away some additional material.
How do you sharpen hoof nippers?
A good pair of hoof nippers can last for years, especially if wiped clean after use, oiled slightly and wrapped in cloth or placed back into original packaging and stored in a cool dry area. We definitely advise against the sharpening of hoof nippers if unskilled because you may actually destroy them. It takes great skill and knowledge to sharpen nippers and should be left for the experts.