Hoof Care Accessories

Hoof Care Accessories: Tools That Last in the Shed

Good foot trimming stands or falls with the tools. Blunt blades cost you strength, a wobbly footing costs time and patience. Here you will find tools and consumables for the whole job: blocks and glue for taking the weight off, nippers, rasps and hammers for working the horn, and a hoof stand that makes working on the foot a great deal easier.

Taking the weight off with block and glue

Once a hoof has been treated, it needs peace and quiet. For that you glue a hoof block onto the sound partner claw. You can choose between the HoloBlock, wooden blocks in standard and special versions for cartridge glue, and the Walkease starter set. With the matching applicator gun you spread the hoof glue evenly without wasting material. AbsorPods hoof pads and duct tape help you hold the dressing securely in place. The Technobase 8000 hoof treatment system brings glue and application together in one well thought out sequence.

Trimming, rasping and standing the foot up

For working the horn there are DICK trimming blades, hoof rasps, shoe pullers, hoof nippers and hoof testers, plus a farrier's hammer and driving mallet. A hoof and claw trimmer with double leverage takes a noticeable amount of effort off you when the horn is hard. The EcoFlex 2in1 hoof stand brings the foot up to a comfortable working height, and the diamond sharpening steel keeps your blades keen between jobs.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a glued hoof block stay on?
Depending on ground, glue and workload a block usually stays put for four to six weeks. After that it normally comes off by itself. Check now and then that it still sits firmly and that the animal is standing level on it.

What do I need to watch when gluing?
The hoof has to be clean, dry and free of grease, otherwise no glue will hold. Work quickly, because the working time is short, and keep the foot still until the glue has set. An applicator gun gives you an even bead.

Do I need a hoof stand?
If you work without a crush, a hoof stand makes an enormous difference. It supports the foot at working height, takes the strain off your back and leaves both hands free for knife, rasp or glue.

Accessories for Everyday Foot Trimming

Here you will find the kit you actually hold in your hands while trimming. Hoof blocks such as the HoloBlock, wooden blocks for cartridge glue and the Walkease starter set take the weight off a treated hoof, while the applicator gun, AbsorPods hoof pads and duct tape give you a clean bead and a secure hold. For working the horn there are DICK trimming blades, hoof rasps, shoe pullers, hoof nippers, hoof testers plus a farrier's hammer and driving mallet. A hoof and claw trimmer with double leverage saves your strength on hard horn, the EcoFlex 2in1 hoof stand brings the foot up to a comfortable height and the diamond sharpening steel keeps the blade keen. Everything is chosen so that it stands up to daily use in the shed, which leaves you fully equipped for trimming, relieving and aftercare.