The coarse side is
used to lower the heels, scoop the quarters, bevel the outer hoof
wall and roll the toe. Click here to view the
video demonstration.
It is
recommended for ease of cutting, when rasping with the coarse
side, to maintain an inside to outside stroke. Always stroke from
the frog towards the white line and outer hoof wall which ensures
a smooth stroke and prevents the rasp grabbing the outside hoof
wall. To be able to maintain this inside to outside stroke on both
sides of the horse the Barefoot Sculptor can be used with a
backhanded stroke.
The recommended
position for removing flare from the outside lower hoof wall is to
turn the handle over with the coarse side facing up and rasp with
the smooth side of the rasp. This position
increases the cutting ability of the smooth side by your ability
to provide extra pressure over the cutting area and gives you
added control.