What size hoof nippers do I need?

I personally use DS 14″ nippers. The thing you need to keep in mind with the lenght is the bigger the foot the bigger the nipper you might want to use. For most breeds I use a 14″, Drafts I use a 16″ and pony’s and mini’s a 12″. With most things you get what you pay for in $$ but not all the time.

What are the best hoof nippers?

Our Top 10 Best Hoof Nippers 2020

1. Tough 1 Heavy Duty Hoof Nipper.
2. Channellock 148-10 Cutting Nipper Plier.
3. Diamond 14D Hoof Nipper, 14-Inch.
4. Intrepid International Hoof Nippers, 14-Inch.
5. Diamond N10 Nail Cutting Nipper, 10-Inch.
6. Diamond FN15 Farrier Nipper – 15-Inch.
7. Miniature Hoof Nipper, 10-Inch.

What are the best horse hoof trimmers?

Best overall: Farrier Hoof Nipper One of the most famous manufacturer of hoof trimming tools for horses stands behind these fourteen inch nippers. They are made of good steel, which ensures that they will last for a long time and that they won’t brake or bend during hoof trimming.

What is a hoof nippers used for?

Skilled farriers use hoof nippers to remove not only the overgrown hoof, but also to bevel the edge of the hoof to reduce the amount of rasping that is required. Hoof nippers are also used to trim the frog of the hoof.

What are hoof nippers?

Hoof Nippers are part of the complete hoof solution, necessary to maintain your horse’s hooves and imitate the natural wear and tear of a horse in the wild. The Hoof Nippers help shape and carve the hoof to create that same solution in today’s modern equine environment, as natural conditions previously performed.

What tools do you need to trim horses hooves?

Types of Horseshoeing Tools

• Hoof Picks. Used to remove mud, stones and dirt from the horse’s hooves.
• Hoof Knives. This knife is used to cut out unnecessary frog and sole.
• Hoof Dressing Brushes, Hoof Paint Brushes, Hoof Oil Brushes.
• Hoof Cleaning Brushes.
• Hoof Stands.
• Nail Clinchers.
• Hoof Nippers.
• Nailing Hammers.

What is a farrier’s knife?

: a knife with curved blade and handle that has a square-cut hook on the end of the blade and is used for trimming hooves during shoeing (as of horses)

What tool does a farrier use?

A farrier has to strive to spare horses from pain and discomfort when working with the hoof, the most vulnerable part of the horse. He or she must treat unhealthy hooves and maintain healthy ones using properly fitted horseshoes and high-quality farrier tools such as rasps, nippers, and hoof knives.