Sklar Merit Hoof Pick, 6-1/2 Inch
A 6-1/2 inch hoof pick used to clear dirt, stones and packed debris from a horse's hoof during routine grooming and pre and post exercise checks.
The Sklar Merit Hoof Pick is a simple hand tool used to clear dirt, small stones and packed debris from the underside of a horse's hoof, a task performed routinely before and after riding as well as during general grooming and veterinary examination. The pointed working end is shaped to reach into the grooves alongside the frog without gouging the sensitive tissue beneath, letting the handler clean the hoof thoroughly while checking for signs of injury, infection or embedded objects.
At 6-1/2 inches, the pick is a comfortable size to hold and manipulate with control during regular handling of the horse's leg. This tool is used by horse owners, grooms, farriers and veterinary staff alike as one of the most basic and frequently used items in equine care, since clean hooves are an important part of preventing lameness and hoof disease.
Built from durable metal to withstand repeated use, it requires only routine cleaning to remain effective. It is typically kept as a standard item in a grooming kit or veterinary foot care bag.
