Does the idea of picking up your horse's hooves intimidate you? Scared of getting kicked? If you pick up a horse's hoof properly, you provide him with no leverage or ability to kick you.
Before lifting any hoof, make sure your horse is properly squared so when you lift one hoof he can easily balance on his remaining three. Never let the horse lean his weight on you! Even when you rest his rear leg on your thigh you're not allowing him to use you as a crutch.
Learn more about how to safely pick up a horse's hoof.
