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Shorter hoof nippers can reduce handle reach, but they also trade leverage for that shorter span. These are professional cutting tools: select jaw style and length for the hoof, maintain the blades and learn trimming from a qualified farrier or veterinarian.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamond 12 Inch Hoof Nipper | $100–$300 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | G.E. EZ 12 Inch Hoof Nipper | $100–$300 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | G.E. 12 Inch Half Round Hoof Nipper | $100–$300 | Amazon |
| 4 | ICAR Smith’s 12 Inch Polished Hoof Nipper | $100–$300 | Amazon |
| 5 | ICAR Dragon 2.0 12 Inch Small Hooves Nipper | $100–$300 | Amazon |
| 6 | ICAR One-Handed Foal Nipper 10 Inch | $100–$300 | Amazon |
| 7 | Kahn 12 Inch Hoof Nipper | $100–$300 | Amazon |
| 8 | Nordic Viking 12 Inch Semi-Polished Nipper | $100–$300 | Amazon |
| 9 | HillCraft 12 Inch Half Round Nipper | $100–$300 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Diamond 12 Inch Hoof Nipper
Diamond 12 Inch Hoof Nipper is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
G.E. EZ 12 Inch Hoof Nipper
G.E. EZ 12 Inch Hoof Nipper is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
G.E. 12 Inch Half Round Hoof Nipper
G.E. 12 Inch Half Round Hoof Nipper is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
ICAR Smith’s 12 Inch Polished Hoof Nipper
ICAR Smith’s 12 Inch Polished Hoof Nipper is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
ICAR Dragon 2.0 12 Inch Small Hooves Nipper
ICAR Dragon 2.0 12 Inch Small Hooves Nipper is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
ICAR One-Handed Foal Nipper 10 Inch
ICAR One-Handed Foal Nipper 10 Inch is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
Kahn 12 Inch Hoof Nipper
Kahn 12 Inch Hoof Nipper is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
Nordic Viking 12 Inch Semi-Polished Nipper
Nordic Viking 12 Inch Semi-Polished Nipper is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
HillCraft 12 Inch Half Round Nipper
HillCraft 12 Inch Half Round Nipper is a current short-format farrier nipper; select it only with trained technique and the appropriate hoof and jaw style.
- Short-format nipper
- Shorter handle reach
- Less leverage than longer nippers
Buying tips
- Diamond identifies its 12-inch nipper for race horses, smaller horses and foals; it lists special alloy steel construction.
- G.E. EZ 12-inch nippers are chrome-vanadium steel, hand-aligned and sharpened.
- A shorter handle does not make a nipper suitable for every hoof; do not use extra force to compensate for poor control.
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