Safely Picking Up Your Horse's Front Feet

Updated September 29, 2023

Get simple, step-by-step instructions on the best way to pick up your horse's front hooves from SmartPak's Hoof Health Consultant, Danvers Child, CJF. This helpful tutorial is full of safety tips and advice on handling your horse's hooves in a way that's most comfortable and natural for him.


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