merlin hoof trimmer

[mink]

i see a merlin hoof trimmer advertised in the rural heritage magazine and was wondering if any of you guys have tried one or what you think of it. looks like it was geared up towards the loggers:p

[Barw]

Yes I have a Merlin hoof trimmer for my saddle and draft horses.It does a good job and is easier on the back.I still use the hoof nippers too.

[sickle hocks]

just an opinion, but..

it might be ok if you had to roughly buzz through a few hundred head of cattle tipped over on a table but i wouldn’t take it anywhere near one of my horses…

much better to get a good rasp, nippers, hoof knife, some basic anatomy knowledge, an eye for horses, and a good mentor you can watch and who can look over your shoulder while you are learning

it’s not a black art but there is a lot more to it than meets the eye at first

g’luck

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