{"product_id":"spring-free-hoof-nipper","title":"Equine Care Spring Free Hoof Nippers - Available in 4 Sizes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional hoof nippers built for farriers, horse owners, and livestock handlers who need a reliable cutting tool that arrives sharp and stays sharp. Built from drop-forged, heat-treated chrome vanadium steel with a spring-free mechanism and hand-aligned blades available in 10, 12, 14, and 15 inches to cover every animal from foals to draft breeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for trimming the hoof wall of horses, donkeys, mules, goats, sheep, and cattle. These hoof nippers for horses remove excess hoof growth, shape the hoof wall, and maintain proper hoof balance. Regular trimming prevents overgrowth, cracking, and hoof rot while reducing stress on the horse's joints and legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Spring-Free hoof nipper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost hoof nippers use a spring mechanism to reopen the jaws after each cut. Springs jam under hoof debris, snap under peak cutting force, and fail without warning mid-trim. These nippers use a spring-free mechanism, total manual control, direct blade feedback, and consistent performance with nothing to break or replace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose the Right Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasure the animal, not your preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e10 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Foals, miniature horses, goats, and sheep. Precise control on small hooves. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ponies and standard horses. Most versatile size. Best starting point if unsure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Horses, mules, and cattle. High leverage for thick hoof walls. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e15 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Draft breeds. Maximum leverage for Clydesdales, and warmbloods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe clean after each use to remove dirt and debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly oil blades and pivot to prevent rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in dry conditions in the provided pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy from Equine Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost hoof nippers on the market arrive dull, require sharpening before the first use, and use spring mechanisms that fail without warning under peak cutting force. These horse hoof nippers ship pre-sharpened and pre-oiled ready to use straight out of the pouch with a spring-free mechanism that gives you total manual control and nothing to break or replace mid-trim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Equine Care","offers":[{"title":"10\"","offer_id":50528460701989,"sku":"HN1","price":47.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\"","offer_id":49460016021797,"sku":"HN2","price":53.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14\"","offer_id":49460016054565,"sku":"HN3","price":51.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15\"","offer_id":49460016087333,"sku":"HN4","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7002\/2181\/files\/equinecares_Professional_Spring-Free_Hoof_Nippers_Heavy_Duty_Farrier_Tool_10_15_Inch.webp?v=1767788179","url":"https:\/\/equinecare.com\/products\/spring-free-hoof-nipper","provider":"Equine Care","version":"1.0","type":"link"}