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| Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 07:30 am |
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Ridewell G.O.G Community Member
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Hi all. Has any one used the Rider's Rasp? It looks like a good idea, I haven't talked to any one who has actually used it.
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| Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 01:47 pm |
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liteshodwalkers G.O.G Community Member 
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Good Morning  I've seen them advertised but haven't purchased or tried one. I am very curious, like yourself, to hear what others have to say.
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| Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 01:56 pm |
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Brenda Im Pasture Boss 
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I haven't used it, but Bobby Beech has seen it demonstrated at length, and is very excited about it. He said that for the typical horse owner it is most useful for keeping the horse's foot in good shape between professional trims, and that it can help lengthen the time between trims. He believes that unless someone is very knowlegeable about hoof angles and proper trim techniques, they shouldn't try to substitute the hoof rasp for professional services. I plan to acquire one, and see how it goes! PB 
____________________ Always forgive your enemies. It's good for you - and really messes with their heads! |
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| Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 02:28 pm |
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liteshodwalkers G.O.G Community Member
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Thanks PB. It's always good to hear positive feedback about a product.
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| Posted: Sun May 10th, 2009 11:03 pm |
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Painted Horse G.O.G Community Member 
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There are several reason why I won't buy one. 1st off I don't find using a regular rasp all the difficult to use. I prefer to have the full length of the rasp surface. The longer surface of full rasp gives me more surface area to work with. It prolongs the life of the rasp since I'm not doing all the work on a 3-4" portion of the rasp. With a 12" work area of a normal rasp I get 3x the working surface. And I suspect the rasp will last 3x as long as the rasp inserts in the Riders Rasp. I also find that a longer stroke with the rasp is more productive vs short strokes. I can cut much more hoof wall of with a 12" stroke than scrubbing back and forth with a 3" stroke. Look at the shavings that fall off a full stroke of a normal rasp. Especially in the summer when the hoofs are hard. In the summer when my horses feet are hard, I'm looking for all the help I can get to trim the hoof with. A normal Rasp has two side to the rasp. A coarse and a fine side. I can choose the proper side for the work I'm doing. Plus I can purchase a new rasp for $20-$25 vs the Riders Rasp price of $40. It's just not that difficult to put a mustang roll on a hoof with a normal rasp. I'm a guy and I have a little more strength to pick up and hold a hoof. I can manhandle my horse a little if they fidget and don't want to let me work on them. My horses are well behaved. They have learned patience do let me trim their feet. In the summer months I rasp my horses hooves every 2-3 weeks to keep them properly trimmed. So it has become normal procedure for them. I suspect that for those folks who are uncomfortable getting into a farrier postion with their horses, this tool may help. It takes a little time to learn how to pull a leg back or forward to position it so you can use a full stroke of the rasp. And I realize not every body wants to get under a horse or be exposed to horse that may not like having it's feet worked with.
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| Posted: Sat May 16th, 2009 07:06 am |
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rockylady G.O.G Community Member 
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In this months issue of "Horse Journal" May 2009 Volume 16 page 9 They give a thumbs up to Riders Rasp. "We recommend the Riders Rasp for first-aid to hooves. We do not believe anyone should consider it a way to save farrier fees or attempt do-it-yourself trims unless they have the proper training. " (end of quote) I think I am going to try it as I ride my Mustang with out shoes . Between trims she can get a bit chipped around the edges. This would be perfect between trims. Last edited on Sat May 16th, 2009 07:07 am by rockylady |
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| Posted: Sat May 16th, 2009 06:57 pm |
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Lakota G.O.G Community Member 
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Sounds like just the thing for most gals to give touch-ups to their horses. Personally, I do my own trims with rasp & nippers, but I can see the benefits for the average horse owner. You would have a hard time screwing anything up with the Riders Rasp.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29th, 2010 07:07 pm |
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rockylady G.O.G Community Member
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I did buy the Riders Rasp. It's ok. I say that because I have to soak my horses hooves prior to using it as it is VERY dull. I showed it to my shoer and he could not believe how dull it was especially since it was new. He liked the idea between trims but said I would just have to put more elbow power into it to get it to work the way it should. So I give it an ok.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29th, 2010 07:19 pm |
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McKTX7 G.O.G Community Member
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I also have one. I believe it comes with the "fine" rasp and they do make a "medium coarse" replacement set of blades. I want to get those and see what the difference is. Next time I place an order with Valley vet I am going to add that to the order (to get free shipping).
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 05:19 am |
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TN Trailrider G.O.G Community Member 
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I asked for one for Christmas and got it. Only one of my horses is unshod so I use it occasionally to take off nicks. It does an okay job, but I would consider it a touch-up only thing. It doesn't take off much and is really designed for the horse kept barefoot with a more mustang roll then my unshod has. I find it difficult to use a rasp, but if the hoof has a bad chip in it, it works better to rasp it and finish it with a Riders Rasp. I wouldn't bother to buy another one.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 2nd, 2010 02:51 am |
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anjanette G.O.G Community Member
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I have one too. Doesn't take off enough to do any good. Painted Horse is right. A regular rasp isn't all that difficult to use. That is . . . once I figured out how to use one!
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| Posted: Wed Aug 4th, 2010 01:33 pm |
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MountainHorseGal G.O.G Community Member 
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I had a new "natural hoof" farrier come out (my horse has always been barefoot) and she didn't like the Rasp, her reason was that it will rasp away some of the sole on the hoof when using it. I don't know because I've never used it. She went to great lengths to show me and explain it to me. I think they are way over priced and while it sounds like a great product I think it may end up being a "fad". jmho.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 6th, 2010 03:28 pm |
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crs trail rider Ranch Hand 
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I have one- and dont use it. My horses feet are too hard. It didnt even put a scratch on Jennys hooves. I had to get a regular rasp. The riders rasp is made so that it doesnt take off too much. But I found that when I wanted to use a rasp- because of a chip or crack or growing too much hoof inbetween farrier visits - it just didnt do the trick. Does work at all on chips and cracks. On my softer horses hooves it does ok rounding up the edges but that is it. I just went back to the regular rasp
____________________ Its rarely the horses fault- Its usually a failure of the rider to communicate their requests in a manner that the horse can understand. Lisa |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 30th, 2010 11:46 am |
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Gaitinlady G.O.G Community Member 
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Just thought I would let everyone know. I got one, it is the newer one (Trail Riders Rasp) that is a bit more coarse for horses with tougher hooves. I love it, we carry it in the trailer and when we come back in if one of the horses has a chip or a piece of hoof hanging just a couple quick rubs will get the offending piece off. Any product is a "to each his own". I find it handier for me to hold, if I used a longer rasp that my husband has I would do more damage than good. And I have to have something since trying to get a farrier where we live even though we are in the middle of horse country is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
____________________ "A horse is a horse is a horse of course of course unless your horse is g a i t e d......." |
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| Posted: Thu Sep 2nd, 2010 02:27 pm |
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GaitedToo G.O.G Community Member 
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Great timing on this thread. I just looked at one this weekend and considered purchasing it, but was hoping to talk to folks who have knowledge of one. For me, it would be handy to pack when I trail ride, in case of a sudden chip. And those big rasps are a handfull for a "coordinationally challenged" lady. :-)
____________________ Hawk’s Rise Ranch |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29th, 2011 07:34 pm |
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LezleJ G.O.G Community Member 
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I purchased a Riders Rasp about a year ago and was very disapointed because like some others said, it didn't even scratch my Sadies hard feet. After seeing an ad in Valley Vet talking about how great it was and the Horsemans Journal award, I sent an email to Riders Rasp explaining my view and saying that I didn't think I should have to buy a coarse set of rasps to make the rasp work as advertised. They sent me a coarse set for free and it does actually work well with those in the original handle. These Rasps are only for correcting chips and keeping a nice rolled edge on the hoof, not to use for trimming. Used for this purpose, the product works well. LezleJ
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29th, 2011 08:03 pm |
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GaitedToo G.O.G Community Member
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Good to know. I have issues in between trims with little chip outs that need the edges smoothed so they don't cause really big chip outs.
____________________ Hawk’s Rise Ranch |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29th, 2011 08:12 pm |
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LezleJ G.O.G Community Member
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I have a new horse that had shoes on that I was going to pull and he lost one before I could get them off, tearing some hoof wall off with the shoe and I was able to smooth off the edges to keep him from making it worse.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29th, 2011 09:01 pm |
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GaitedToo G.O.G Community Member
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We recently pulled shoes off a new horse that I think had always worn shoes. While we were on a week's vacation (of course), he chipped out huge chunks of hoofwall, 1/2" above his sole. Basically, the only hoof wall touching the ground was the toes on both fronts and one hind. That's when I had to buy boots or not ride him for a LONG time. Love the new Easyboot Trails!
____________________ Hawk’s Rise Ranch |
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| Posted: Thu Sep 1st, 2011 10:55 am |
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TessieBAgain G.O.G Community Member 
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I bought one. Hate it. I'd rather use a regular rasp.
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