Something different: HorseTool

Mr. Whippy · **on:** December 06, 2008, 01:53:29 AM

I figured I'd write about something a little different as way of introduction. Behold the HorseTools multitool:

This is the tool for equestrians. This little wedge:

Contains the major tools needed for the rider, especially at meets and competitions.

This picture shows what all there is. Knife, hoof pick, various sized wrenches for studs (10-14) screwdriver/wedge, and tap.

The tricky part of this tool is how the tap works. Here it is set up to clean out and retap a studhole.

The next is a series of images showing how it folds back.

The nicest part of this tool is the ease with which taps can be replaced. Unscrew the little Allen bolt and put in a new standard tap!

Pretty specific as to the user, but extremely handy.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** December 06, 2008, 02:14:32 AM

Welcome to the forum! That's a great way to get started here!

It's always fascinating to see the different multitools that are developed for specific industries. I have been dabbling in various bike tools myself, despite not owning a bike!

I never thought that equestrians would really have their own multitool, but I guess it makes sense!

Def

Neil · **Reply #2 on:** December 06, 2008, 02:41:03 AM

Now that's what I call an introduction

Welcome to the forum

Neil

Sea Monster · **Reply #3 on:** December 06, 2008, 07:04:43 AM

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little Allen bolt

Grub screw kiddo.

What part of horse maintenance requires a Tap anyway?

Trepanning?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2008, 08:40:25 AM

Great review and picture's mate

Certainly and interesting tool that

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2008, 03:09:57 PM

Quote from: Nomad on December 06, 2008, 07:04:43 AM

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little Allen bolt

Grub screw kiddo.

What part of horse maintenance requires a Tap anyway?

Trepanning?

Competition horses usually have the "tips" of the horseshoes drilled and tapped so that various sized studs can be screwed in to improve traction when turf conditions are difficult. The Brits on the board may have heard of Badminton or Burghley horse trials.

Edit to add: Horses tend to deform the threads just walking around, so on competition day, one often has to chase the threads to get the studs in.

EZ822 · **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2008, 05:13:24 PM

Really good review. Welcome.

Poncho65 · **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2008, 06:46:40 PM

Great review

and welcome to the forum

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2008, 08:17:36 PM

Great to see something a little different.

Welcome to the forum.

donvito · **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2008, 08:35:52 PM

Thanks for sharing with us, welcome

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2008, 02:52:13 PM

Great find there Mr. Whippy, welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing!

Man, I didn't realize that studded horse shoes were an option. Tires, golf shoes, snowmobile tracks yes, but horseshoes too? Did a bit of googling and found this rather interesting report on the whole matter:

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/english/eventing/studs_100406/

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #11 on:** December 07, 2008, 03:56:51 PM

That's the deal right there.

Huge science and art to studding a horse. Matched or mismatched studs (bigger on the outside to facilitate turning), long and pointy vs square and blocky.

My wife and son have a set called "Fairhill Mud Studs" which are about 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch on cross section and a little over an inch long.

Needless to say, Fairhill Horse Trials are known for DEEP, slick footing.

Definitely don't want a horse stepping on your foot with one of those in.

J-sews · **Reply #12 on:** December 07, 2008, 04:13:10 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on December 07, 2008, 03:56:51 PM

That's the deal right there.

Huge science and art to studding a horse. Matched or mismatched studs (bigger on the outside to facilitate turning), long and pointy vs square and blocky.

My wife and son have a set called "Fairhill Mud Studs" which are about 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch on cross section and a little over an inch long.

Needless to say, Fairhill Horse Trials are known for DEEP, slick footing.

Definitely don't want a horse stepping on your foot with one of those in.

Wow, I guess so!

Saaaaay, it occurs to me after reading this thread HERE that Benner and Mickyd might want to get studs for their own shoes. (Apparently the two of them enjoy walking through deep mud and horse poo)

Quote from: benner

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Nutznboltz · **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2008, 10:50:21 PM

Nice review Mr. W, welcome to the forum.
I guess there's a multi tool for all walks of life.

american lockpicker · **Reply #14 on:** December 10, 2008, 02:18:14 AM

How much does one of those cost and where is it made?

J-sews · **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2008, 04:38:06 AM

Quote from: american lockpicker on December 10, 2008, 02:18:14 AM

How much does one of those cost and where is it made?

Nice website: http://www.horsetools.com/

Seems like it might be made in Europe somewhere....?

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2008, 04:41:00 AM

Looks like Sweden. I got it as a gift. Dunno what it cost...

sdlovegod · **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2008, 01:55:06 AM

Welcome Mr Whippy!

Cool revue. Being a Harley & horse guy, that tool looks to be handy! I'm going to snag one of those bad boys!

Thanks

J-sews · **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2008, 04:14:10 PM

Speaking of horse tools, there was this Gerber 600 once that went by the name of "Trailrider"....

Roadie · **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2008, 04:18:31 PM

I wish i had 1/10th of Bobs collection

That hoof(?) tool doesn't look like it will fit in the handles but i guess it does

J-sews · **Reply #20 on:** December 21, 2008, 04:31:22 PM

Yeah, it does look like the hoof pick would stick out doesn't it? But it don't.

(I can't imagine there was much of a market for this thing)

Dtrain · **Reply #21 on:** December 21, 2008, 04:55:06 PM

I like how the tap can be replaced on the tool when worn or broken.
Dtrain

Roadie · **Reply #22 on:** December 21, 2008, 06:00:23 PM

Quote from: J-sews on December 21, 2008, 04:31:22 PM

Yeah, it does look like the hoof pick would stick out doesn't it? But it don't.

(I can't imagine there was much of a market for this thing)

Thanks for the pics

The MP600 really has had a lot of different variations built on the basic frame hasn't it!

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #23 on:** December 21, 2008, 06:53:18 PM

In reality, I've used needlenose pliers to clean hooves plenty of times. Not quite as good as a pick, but it'll work in a pinch. The way that HorseTool's tap is set up, it's as good as any purpose built tap handle AND the bits are easily replaced with a standard bit (of whatever size you want). I think a SAK could have a very similar setup on the back of the knife (where the phillips head, corkscrew and hook normally are).

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