Awareness of the outside world. Too cute. “Rita lives in Western Colorado at a mental health and drug rehab center that specializes in equine and kangaroo therapy.” Braymere Custom Saddlery: Lovely Rita, Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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All horse show, all week. [How To Spontaneously End Up At A Horse Show]
Today is a random endorsement of the Ultimate Hoofpick, again.
We have several at home.
I carry one with me to Stepping Stone Farm for use there.
It’s been a while since I’ve used a standard hoofpick.
At the show, a kid was picking out Optimus’ feet. I find kids can be too tentative and do not get the bowl of the hoof completely cleaned out. So, I asked her for the hoofpick to demo the proper technique. I had just picked his feet three days ago. This time was indescribably harder.
I had forgot how bad non-Ultimate hoofpicks they are.
No.
I had forgotten how terrible they are.
No overarching point, simply reporting my appallment. Although, as much of a fan as I am, I still don’t see exactly why they are so much better. Just that they are.
Previous Hoofpick Posts
Still no deal with company. I would refuse if offered. (Short version. I know how to write to order. Blog is me writing for me. But I digress.) I’m simply inordinately fond of them.
[New Equipment, Hoof: Care] 2020, start
[New Equipment, Hoofpicks, Take II] 2021, spares, photo
[New Equipment, Hoofpicks, Yet Again] 2022, replacements
[Having The Proper Tool For The Job] 2023, traveling set
Apparently, I was overdue for my annual Homage To A Hoofpick.
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
Sharing a joy, however small, makes the world a better place.
Thank you.
Joan
What she said.
🙂