Switched from rasping wet to dry shoes last spring and my wrists feel way better

I used to always rasp wet hooves because I thought it saved time, but after a clinic in Oklahoma a guy showed me how dry rasping gives way more control and less vibration. Anyone else make the switch and notice their joints thanking them?

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stella_lane27d ago

Dry rasping changed everything for me too. I started doing it after a friend showed me how it reduces the shock that goes up your arm and into your elbow. My wrists definitely stopped aching after a few weeks on dry hooves, and I actually feel like I have better feel for what I'm doing. Have you tried using a finer rasp or does your current one work fine for you?

david56227d ago

Honestly I read somewhere that dry rasping on the sole can actually help spot thin spots before they become a problem. @stella_lane yeah my finer rasp got the job done on those little flakes but I still use my regular one for the bulk.

hayes.joel17d ago

Dry rasping is the only way I do it now honestly. My elbows used to hurt so bad after a few horses. @david562 you are right about spotting thin spots too, I caught a couple that way before they blew out. The finer rasp definitely helps with the finishing passes but I still go at it with the regular one first. Its like night and day compared to wet rasping.