Farrier cleaning horse's Hoof with hoofpick. Photo:Jeff Gilbert

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Picking out a horse hoof means removing mud, bedding and any stones compacted in the underside of the hoof, using a tool called a hoof pick. Picking out hoofs is a very important skill, and should be done daily and before and after riding to help keep the horse sound.

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Location: Rest Home For Horses, Speen, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Jeff Gilbert / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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