Big Two-Pronged Hoof Pick Has Many Uses

Big Two-Pronged Hoof Pick Has Many Uses LIVESTOCK Horses/Mules 24-3-39 A hoof pick is a hoof pick, right? Not so, says Paul Muller, Arvada, Colo., who has come up with a two-headed hoof pick that's made from used horseshoes. "It's heavier than anything on the market and has two different types of heads which lets you use it for a variety of jobs," says Muller. The pick comes with a large, twisted, dipped-rubber handle that provides a sure grip regardless of your hand size and has a leather thong on one end to hang it up. There are two curved heads. One head is flat and semi sharpened. It can be used to scrape out mud or fungus and can even be used as a crude hammer to pound nails. The other head is pointed and works great for prying compacted dirt, clay , ice, snow, etc., out of horse or cow hooves. It can also be used to make buckle holes in leather and even to pull fence staples. "It makes cleaning out hooves less of an effort because the weight works for you," says Muller. "I invented it five years ago but just started marketing it last year. It's a handy and unique tool to have hanging in the shop." Sells for $14.95 plus S&H. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Paul L. Muller, 6937 W. 53 Pl., Arvada, Colo. 80002 (ph 303 467-1278; fax 3442).

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