How to Groom a Horse : How to Pick Up the Back Hooves of a Horse

To clean a horse's back hooves, you'll learn how to pick up a horse's hoof and use a hoof pick; get more grooming advice in this free equestrian video about picking up horse's back hooves.

Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter
Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com
Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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Pets & Animals

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• care
• groom
• grooming
• brushing
• picking
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• hooves
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[ArabianHorseLover100]

I watch all this kind of stuff. And right now I know a lot about horses! These videos really help

[jazfletcher95]

i thought that too, running my hand down back leg and he lifted his left up and i was like oh no. and then he was holding it up for a while n put it down. then i realised he was lifting for me:) x

[stickom]

...and do horse kick when in colic or pregnagt?

[countrybabe561]

@stickom Its better to stand right up next to their butt than to walk 5 feet away from their butt. They can't kick you very hard if you are right next to their butt. If you are a ways away they can get up more speed thus creating a harder impact giving you a sore spot for a few weeks, or worse. Hope that incouraged you a little.

[mrspiggyschihuahua]

I had serious problems with the back hooves. It's better now, but I'm still a bit afraid. Nevertheless this video helped.

[ZoeNala128]

@jordanross123 I think my mare is trying to do that for me but then when I go to pick it up she givs out a cow kick, it's so weird. i feel like we both have mixed signals about the whole thing. She did get me once and ever since then I'm just weary that she's gonna kick me. Any advice on how to keep her more relaxed when I go to take her foot?? Thanks

[Masatisan]

I always tale a few good steps out and rest my horses entire lower leg against my thigh. He has a tendency to pull away and this makes it much easier for both of us, as I can give him way more support with my leg than just my hand if he wants to put a little more weight on it.

[Horseloverkooder]

@Daltonjohn96 accually you should once they relax you pull out because for horse that kick out with their hoof already stretched out its impssible to kick yu

[HorseyTips4U]

Hi there, this is a very good video on telling people 'how to hoof pick an easy non problematic horse' but what people really want to know is 'how to hoof pick an nervous horse' or a 'problematic horse'. In no way am i disrespecting this video, just saying maybe it would be better next time for you to make a video for those of us. thanks tho gd vid altogether, good on ya x

[stickom]

Passing behind is my problem, I feel that it will be kick any moment... what to do?!!!

[jacksonandmax]

@Livibox He needs to learn he can trust you. Be patient but firm, don't lethim think you're afraid because he'll just keep doing it as an excuse. If your standing close he can't get the force to kick you. Stand with your shoulder right against him when you ask him to pick up his leg., grab and fight to keep it, rest it over your leg for support that might help him. Once you grab it and don't let go he'll start to learn. Put it down gently when you're done. This may take a long time.

[xXxXxsarah08xXxXx]

It is actually safer to stand right behind a horse than to stand a few feet behind. They would not have much force in there kick if you are right behind them and of course less chance of them kicking a bad area