Hoof Boss vs Manual Tools Horse Hoof Trim

[@cxengel]

So read all the comments. From my perspective, this tool has really been a game changer for me. But I live in a remote area where there are no farriers in my area. So, I have had to learn. I am 65 years old and have small hands and wrists. Regular farrier tools are hard for me to use. They are meant for mens hands. I don't use the chainsaw attachment at all..too aggressive. But the grinder really helps me a lot. I finish off with a rasp. This tool is really not meant for professionals, (in my opinion), but for the person trimming their own horse, well worth it!

[@wellshodgarage2752]

Going to call complete bs all the way. Here's why. 70 horses a week with a dull rusty rasp not even holding the handle. Next he is using a loop knife that's made for the frog on the whole sole. Nope. Then he doesn't even touch the frog or clean up the bars. Also there is no way to achieve a level foot with this tool running at 90 degrees like a chainsaw. Also I use a hoof buffer on a drill and I find at least 50 percent of horses dont stand for it. Lol. Also I trim about 13 horses everyday 7 days a week. Thank you rant over.

[@aaronjohn6586]

I still had to use my grinder with a 40 grit flap disk to smooth out the soles and sides. Plus trying to reduce the toe with the hoof boss was challenging to say the least. In all the videos I never saw a horse being trimmed with its hoof on topof a stand All the videos are of the hoof being on a stand with the bottom facing the farrier. The amount of chips thrown out by the hoof boss was considerable which added to my horses and my discomfort. The safety guard switch also at times wasn't the easiest or smoothest to operate. I had to consistently re work my finger pressure to get it to release. Finally would I recommend this tool? On a scale of 1-10, my answer would be about a 6 or 7. It makes no sense to just rely on this tool alone as you still need a file or grinder to smooth things out. Plus it is not variable speed which would make it a better tool.

[@sketchalater4656]

I have found the tool pretty easy to use for the top of the hoof as well. when used correctly, it can create a nice bevel on the hoof. Then I finish it off by doing a good old fashioned rasping to make it look smooth.

[@robertbutler8004]

And it could be so easy for Lee doing this manually to deliberately go slow to make using Hoof Boss look a lot better than it is.

[@clarkosteo]

I use a Proxxon longneck angle grinder. Any input on whether Hoof Boss is better?

[@susanflowers6282]

Give me a Break! It's obvious Lee isn't trying all that hard with the reg tools. If your tool works good, that's great! But keep it honest.

[@googlenutzer4853]

Please put the halter on the horse properly it hangs way too far up in the face

[@abbykoop5363]

Sorry...looks like he's out of practice using regular farrier tools. I've never seen a farrier use a hoof knife like he did...or remove the nipper after each cut? Yes, I've been a farrier for over 20 years. Glad this tool works for him though.

[@allendewolf3765]

Yes, Isn't it great. Lee, a farrier for 30 years was faced with losing his livelihood because he just couldn't physically use the hand tools any longer. Since finding the Hoof Boss three years ago, Lee was back to full time, trimming 400+ horses a month.

[@peanutman6593]

Actually, neither hoof trim is complete but the manual trim is awful. Lee would not be my farrier. Also the replacement cutters, especially the carbide ones, are over $50 with shipping, which is too expensive.

[@lovas73]

pretty little liars

[@arfleur7051]

He didn't file down the rough edges..why not?

[@allendewolf3765]

Thank you for the question and helping us realize that we made a mistake by not recording Lee dressing the outside of the wall. The last scene should have shown Lee re-positioning the hoof and dressing the flare. You can use the Hoof Boss for this task. We'll put it on our list for the next video shoot.