Finally got a clean clinch on that big Percheron mare

Had a real tough time with a Percheron mare over in Cloverdale last week, her hoof walls were thick as bricks. I switched from my usual hammer to a heavier 2.5 pound driving hammer for the clinching. The extra weight let me drive the nail point out in one solid hit instead of a bunch of taps. The clinch laid over flat and smooth on the first try, which never happens for me on a draft. Anyone have a different tool they like for really dense hoof walls?

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nelson.finley11d ago

Ever try a clinch cutter before you start? I had a Percheron gelding that would just fold my nails over. I started cutting a tiny groove where the clinch should sit, just with the tip of the cutter. It gives the nail point a place to go so it doesn't just mush into the wall. It's an extra step, but it saved me so much headache on the really dense ones.

sage_lewis1011d ago

That groove trick is a total game changer for tough feet.