{"product_id":"mackey-vinyl-coloured-hoof-pick-with-brush-16-5cm","title":"Mackey Vinyl Coloured Hoof Pick with Brush 16.5cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMackey Vinyl Coloured Hoof Pick with Brush\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mackey Vinyl Coloured Hoof Pick is a 16.5 cm hand-held grooming tool that combines a metal picking hook with a set of inflexible bristles, so you can lift out stones and packed dirt and then brush the hoof clean in one movement. It is designed for horse owners, riders and yard staff who pick out hooves daily, before and after riding, and when checking feet at turnout or bring-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for everyday stable and field use where a compact, easy-to-grip pick is needed. The vinyl-coated handle gives a secure hold with muddy or gloved hands, and the coloured finish makes the pick easier to find in a grooming box or on shavings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook and brush combination\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick out debris, then sweep the sole and clefts clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInflexible bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e — stiff enough to shift dried mud, grit and bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl-coated handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — comfortable, grippy hold during daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoured finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — easy to spot in a grooming kit or bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16.5 cm length\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact for grooming boxes, lorries and pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits all types\u003c\/strong\u003e — ponies, cobs, horses and warmbloods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMackey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoof pick with brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBristles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInflexible (stiff)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVinyl coated, coloured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies, cobs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand your horse on level ground with a handler or safely tied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace the rear of the horse, run your hand down the leg and ask for the foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the hook to work from heel to toe, always moving away from your body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear the clefts either side of the frog carefully, checking for stones or debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the tool and use the bristles to brush away the remaining dirt for a clear view of the sole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the foot gently, repeat on each hoof, then rinse and dry the pick before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grooming\"\u003egrooming collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the Mackey hoof pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures 16.5 cm in length, which is compact enough for a grooming box, travel kit or jacket pocket while still giving good leverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the bristles soft or stiff?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bristles are inflexible, meaning they are stiff and suited to shifting caked mud, grit and bedding from the sole and around the frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for ponies as well as horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The same pick works for ponies, cobs, horses and larger warmbloods, as hoof picks are not sized by horse type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle has a coloured vinyl coating. Colours may vary depending on stock, so please check the listed option before ordering if colour matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should hooves be picked out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost owners pick out at least once a day, and again before and after riding, to remove stones and debris and to keep an eye on the condition of the sole and frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after the pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse it under clean water after use, shake off the excess and allow it to dry fully. Replace the pick if the hook bends or the bristles wear down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mackey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMackey supply practical equestrian and yard equipment built for everyday use around horses, from grooming tools to stable essentials. 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