Sklar Merit Hoof Tester, Sharp Sharp, Heavy
A heavy 13 inch hoof tester with sharp jaws on both sides, used by veterinarians and farriers to apply pressure and localise hoof pain in horses.
The Sklar Merit Hoof Tester is a diagnostic instrument used by veterinarians and farriers to apply targeted pressure across different areas of a horse's hoof in order to identify the location of pain associated with lameness. The jaws are described as sharp on both sides and are built in a heavy pattern, giving enough leverage and durability to apply firm, controlled pressure through the sole and hoof wall without the tester itself flexing or failing under repeated use.
Measuring 13 inches, the tool provides the reach and mechanical advantage needed to test different regions of the hoof systematically during a lameness examination. This instrument plays a central role in equine lameness workups, helping the clinician narrow down whether pain originates from the sole, frog, heel or another specific area before further imaging or treatment decisions are made.
Veterinarians and experienced farriers use hoof testers as a standard part of pre purchase examinations and lameness investigations in general equine practice. Built from durable metal for repeated field use, it requires only routine cleaning between patients. It is typically carried in an equine veterinary diagnostic kit.
