Introducing the Hoof Boss
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- Introducing the Hoof Boss
Got this new tool because trimming multiple horses in this 100+ degree heat is really hard on me and my broken back. I was hoping it would help…and it did not disappoint.
Note about the video: I show it in use on a piece of wood. This piece of wood is extremely old, dry and splintery. Not the best example. On a hoof, it is a lot smoother, but it's all I had on hand. There are plenty of videos showing it used on all different kinds of hooves so you might get a better idea by watching those as well. Don't be dissuaded by those who say things like "it will butcher hooves". That is completely illogical. It's a tool. It does what you make it do. Having said that - at this point, I just use it to remove excess. I still shape the hoof with my regular hand tools afterwards. There are those who use it exclusively, but that's now how I am currently choosing to use it.
1. This does not replace any of my other tools. It's a great addition to my tool box.
2. Larger working area than Dremel, yet smaller than Angle Grinder.
3. Heat generated by this tool is negligible - unlike an Angle Grinder.
4. Very light and small: about 1 lb and 11"
5. Corded - definitely get a quality, outdoor, grounded extension cord. Cordless version coming out in the future.
6. Capable of precision work.
7. The harder the material, the better this works. Does not like soft materials. This makes it a fine option for dealing with rock hard hooves. Instead of having to soak or torch them to soften them first, you can just use this. It's usually just the top layer that is rock hard, so by shaving that away, the stuff underneath is soft enough for a knife.
8. Does have a learning curve
9. Louder than a Dremel, but quieter than most angle grinders at under 100 decibels
10. Horses actually don't have a problem with power tools. I know trimmers that have switched to Angle Grinder exclusively and horses accept it fine because they have no negative associations with it yet. I haven't even needed to desensitize. I do the obligatory, turn it on and touch the horse with my free hand sort of thing - but really, no bad reactions to it. I also use feather touches - so it's really not a concern at all for them.
11. Many different discs available for all different needs.
12. Chain should be sharpened about every 25 trims (I sharpen more often), and should last 500-1000 trims (I would expect more since I'm not using it exclusively for the entirety of my trims.
13. It IS more expensive than a Dremel or Angle Grinder - but it is a Specialty Hoof Care tool, unlike the other two which are regular tools that we modify to use for hooves. It does have a niche that is not covered by the other tools, it is tested in the industry and does well.
14. Can be used with any hooved animal from goats to giraffes.
15. My two wishlist items: cordless and a slightly longer paddle so my little hand can be closer to the head while still engaging the paddle.
16. Yes, it can be dangerous in the wrong hands - but so is every other tool out there. The key is to make the tool work for you, use it properly and responsibly.
I had a depressing time struggling to trim my horse's hooves with regular tools. Our climate is currently ridiculously dry and hot, and my horse's hooves are healthy and all, but man oh man, I could hardly make a dent. Horse was an angel while I squeezed so hard to cut that I started to tremble. I'm sure I could go the old fashioned way during the wet season, but I'm gonna go with the hoof boss. I just ordered it, and I can't wait to use it and not get so exhausted trying to trim a single hoof lol
Update: i love this tool! It has been a life saver, and I'm able to easily trim my horse's hooves relatively quickly. I use it to mainly get rid of the length, I still use a rasp for rounding off and beveling. It takes a bit more pressure to cut into my horse's hooves, but it does the job well!
I bought two so that I could keep the course disk on one and the chain saw blade on the other. Great advice about adding another tool and not replacing all the other tools. I have 11 horses and the hoof boss helps make trimming them all from minis to TW stallion.
Thank you for your feedback! Yes, I'm loving it too!
Thanks Dawn been looking at getting one of these, your tips are awesome!
rockerbellas - you're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Just bought one as i agree. I am butchering my horses with regular tools. Plus if i buy good quality tools, it costs hugely. Looking forward to using it.
Did you buy the Mobile version? I just got that one, it's new. It is far superior so far...
been looking/researching this. this is helpful, thankyou!!
Barbara Good-Small - you're welcome!
I just got one. Thanks for the info.
Super helpful!!
Tatum Standley - thank you!
Thank you Dawn!
You're welcome!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
We need good tools 😀thank you .
Thank you.
You're welcome!
thanks for the great explanation. love your hair wish mine was still that long, keep it away from those rotary tools! ;)
I just trimmed the hooves of my 2 horses this weekend, and dang I was sore and tired afterward. I was thinking there has to be a better way so I started searching and found this product and wanted to find some reviews. This video sealed the deal for me. My biggest issue is I have small hands for a guy and normal nippers dont work for me very well and I'm in a very dry climate also so the hooves are like concrete. My only question was how long did it take for your horses to get use to the noise and feel of it? I have one horse I know he wont care at all... then other one however will be a different story :)
Most horses don't mind it at all because they have no negatives associations with it. So just maker sure the introduction is done well. If they are already fearful of clippers and the such... Then that's a different matter.
@@DawnSChampion no fear of clippers, just of electric motors... this is because she grabbed my cordless drill and hit the trigger on it and I have not really tried to introduce anything like that back to her because really I have not needed to yet. But I think with a hand full of treats and some slow introductions I think she will come around
19:19 makes me think this could be great for carving tikis lol
That thing is dangerous as hell!
A customer had one, wanted me to try it, I think I gave it about 7 or 8 seconds until I realized either the horse or myself were likely to get seriously cut.
If still using, how has the hoof boss held up?
The original HB that plugs into an outlet has never given me any problems and I still have that one as my back up. When they came out with the new portable one that is battery powered, I got that one and I hated the original coiled cord. The cord was too short and too stiff/rigid. It actually pulled out of the housing and I had to send it back for repairs. They replaced that cord with a straight cord and that was perfect. Then I had a battery powered one that had a bad switch, so I sent that one back and they fixed the switch. They had a bad batch of switches and had to change something with that. Haven't had issues since those two things. Each time, they were great about repairs and sending it back quickly. They have since changed all cords to the straight one and I think they had resolved the issue with the bad switches. Those were the only issues I've had.
I am in love with you