Handy Hoofjack The most convenient hoofjack

To make hoof trimming easier, we have designed a hoofjack. This handy hoofjack is crafted for ease and safety, significantly reducing back strain!

A video is worth a thousand words, so here's a video explaining its operation. We also provide useful tips for handy usage and adjustment capabilities.

The advantages of this hoofjack compared to common products include:

Ease of Use

• The hoofjack is user-friendly:
  • When rounding the hoof wall, you normally encounter the support with a standard stand. This hoofjack avoids that issue since the support is angled and space beneath the hoof is clear (see the third image).
  • Comes with two attachments easily interchangeable with a single hand movement. No locking mechanism: just pick up and place.
  • The special attachment allows the horse to comfortably rest its hoof in the "hammock." The hoof remains stable, allowing easy work without needing to hold the horse upright. This is also comfortable for the horse, which will readily learn to place its hoof on the stand.
  • Adjustable height (38-60 cm, not suitable for very small ponies). The stand locks automatically; no manual locking needed.
  • Foldable. The hoofjack does not become an obstruction (adjust how easily or difficultly it folds by tightening the nut on the bolt).
  • The stand makes no rattling or clattering sounds during rasping, as it's automatically tensioned by its tilt and the hoof's weight.

Safety

• Great care has been given to safety:
  • The height adjustment locks automatically when the hoofjack is loaded. Unexpected folding under the horse's weight is impossible.
  • The support automatically folds if knocked over, preventing any protruding parts that could injure the horse (adjust comfort or difficulty by tightening the nut on the bolt).
  • Large, stable contact surface with the ground.
  • No openings for the horse's leg to get trapped.

Quality

• The hoofjack is of high quality:
  • Solid construction of thick-walled profile.
  • Galvanised; thus, durable and rust-resistant, even when scratched.
  • Bolts and nuts are stainless steel, ensuring longevity and rust resistance.
  • No sharp parts, finished with rubber caps and protective nuts.
  • The hammock is made from sturdy material that holds up in sun, weather, and wind.

Adjustable in height and two attachments that are super easy to change

DIY

This hoofjack design is patented (patent no. 1031254). However, we permit replication for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Some guidelines for replicating:

• The forces involved in this construction are higher than with a vertical hoofjack. Absolutely use thick-walled material!
• Stick precisely to the indicated sizes: differing measurements may quickly shift the center of gravity beyond the ground surface.
• The hinge hole position is crucial: the hoofjack will slump if the cross support exceeds a 90-degree angle.

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