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1.Make sure your horse is calm and not wanting to wander off - there is no point trying to ask it to stand on 3 legs if there is a load of excitement going on.

2.Start on one side. Introduce yourself, and let the horse know you have good intentions - give him gentle strokes on his neck and shoulder and speak to him softly.

3.Run your hand down the leg, and tap the back of his leg.

4.Squeeze the leg above the fetlock if the horse doesn't automatically pick up the leg at the first command.

5.Hold the hoof in one hand.

6.Remove any material from the frog of the hoof with your fingers a brush or a pick.