Hoof Tester Round

Round-jaw hoof testers for locating painful areas in the horse's foot. Used by farriers and vets alike, hoof testers are far more specific than tapping around the hoof with a hammer, helping to pinpoint bruising, puncture wounds and abscesses and assisting first-instance assessment of conditions such as laminitis and navicular problems. To use, place one jaw on the suspected area and the other on the outer hoof wall, then apply steady pressure by closing the handles — the horse's reaction indicates whether the spot is painful. An essential diagnostic tool for any farrier's kit.

Round-pattern hoof testers for locating bruising, abscesses and painful areas in the foot.