Hoof Nippers High quality, two sizes

These hoof nippers are made from specially hardened steel, with a head shape designed to cut through the hoof wall as effortlessly as possible.

These hoof nippers are suitable for whom?

This tool is of professional quality and thus suitable for professional trimmers/farriers. We advise those who are new to hoof trimming and do not yet have experience not to trim their horse's overly long hoof wall with nippers themselves. If the hoof is too long and you are a beginner, let an experienced trimmer handle the first trim. The reason is that as an inexperienced trimmer, it is very easy to end up with a completely uneven hoof, and incredibly difficult to correct it. The use of hoof nippers should be reserved for those who have already gained experience in trimming hooves.

It took us a while to add hoof nippers to our range because they don't align with 'natural' trimming. If you, as a horse owner, maintain your horse's hooves yourself, you should not use nippers for trimming. If you do, you're not engaging in natural trimming, which relies on frequent wear rather than sporadically cutting a centimetre off. These nippers also aren't an excuse to postpone trimming, as hooves maintained irregularly will not be as healthy as those maintained correctly.

So why are we selling them now? Firstly, because we have more professional trimmers as customers for our other tools, and secondly, because there are more individuals with years of trimming experience who have thoroughly explored natural trimming. They get asked to trim "the poorly neglected pony of the old neighbour" or "the broodmare that never gets trimmed by the farmer" etc. These individuals need more than a rasp and a knife; they benefit from good hoof nippers. Traditional professional nippers are often over 100 euros, while cheaper models are unsuitable due to their shape and material. Hence, these nippers, deserving their name "Sharp&Strong," also come at an acceptable price.

Usage

Always grip the nippers at the *end* of the handle when cutting through the hoof wall; this way, you leverage the longest possible arm, thus using the most strength. If inexperienced with using nippers, initially leave more hoof wall than needed to avoid cutting the hoof too short.

Sizes

There are two sizes: pony (small; 28 cm long) and horse (large; 40 cm long). A shorter pair of nippers is more manageable, easier to handle with one hand, and less likely to tangle with the belly of the horse. However, the *long* nippers offer greater strength due to their longer lever, making it easier to cut through the hoof wall. If you're not very strong and trim more than small hooves, it’s likely best to choose the long nippers.

Cost-effective Combination Package

For those who trim both Shetland and Tinker size hooves, choosing can be difficult. Therefore, we offer the hoof nippers in a combination package: both a large and a small pair of nippers for a very reasonable price.

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