How to Keep Farrier Tools From Decay

Many horse owners will have a rasp around, for touch ups in between routine hoof care visits. However, if the rasp is not used on a routine basis, it will begin to rust. This segement will detail how to keep your rasp and nippers rust free and ready to use.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Rasp
• Nippers (Optional)
• WD-40
• Old, soft cotton towels

1. 
    
   Hoof pick with brush

   The first thing to do is make sure the teeth on the rasp are as clean as possible. You can use either the brush on the back of a hoof pick, or a wire brush to scrub between the teeth.

2. 
    
   SavEdge Rasp, ready for WD-40

   Apply a light coat of WD-40 to both sides of the rasp. This will prevent the steel from rusting.

3. Wrap rasp in the cotton towel, and store on a shelf in your tack room.

Tips & Warnings

• When you are ready to use your rasp, you can gently wipe off any excess WD-40 with the same cotton towel.
• Reapply as needed.
• This can also be done with hoof knives and hoof nippers.
• Rasps are notoriously sharp- use caution with a brand new one so that you do not cut your fingers!

[PackinMom]

on 7/30/2008 Thanks MidniteWriter! Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you very much for stopping by and commenting, too! Have a wonderful day there!

[MidniteWriter]

on 7/30/2008 Very interesting and unique article. I am sure horse owners everywhere will appreciate your tips!