Rural365Mini Farrier Rasp File and Rubber Handle for Horses, Pig, Goat

I got this hoof rasp to replace the mini rasp (of a different brand) that I have been using regularly on my miniature donkey for the past 12-15 years. I should have been rewarded with much easier rasping and a quicker hoof-trimming experience with a brand new (presumably sharp) tool, but instead I was working much harder with little to no hoof wall removal. The cutting edges just skated across the surface, no matter how lightly or firmly the rasp was used. After fighting with it for a few minutes, I switched to my old mini rasp and sighed in relief as it easily took off hoof wall despite its decade-plus of use. I tried this Rural365 mini rasp again the next month, thinking maybe my donkey's hooves would be a different hardness and the rasp would work well (although my old worn out rasp functioned just fine, and always does). Once again, the Rural365 rasp skated across the hooves, doing nothing like trimming or smoothing. I switched to my 15 year old rasp and was able to easily trim my donkey's hooves. One more try for the next hoof trim - same experience. This Rural365 mini rasp is worthless. I wish I'd tried it right when I received it, but I had just trimmed hooves and it was another 4-6 weeks before I needed it. Then I gave it the benefit of the doubt and tried it again for another two trimming cycles, which put me beyond any chance for a return and refund. Waste of money.

Got this to use on my goat hooves. The size and grip is great, but I really have to put in elbow grease to get the amount of pressure needed to grate. It could be sharper, and the blade thinner. I will probably purchase a full size farrier's rasp next time. I would give this 5 stars if it were sharper.

Horribly heavy and hard to use! Save your money and spend it elsewhere. After not being able to use it due to its weight and bad design I tried to give it away for free to my farier and he didn't not want it. His words were ' throw it away , it is a piece of crap. Hopefully you'll read this review and save yourself money and disappointment.

I have used and owned several the steel in the rasp is good. Great for smaller hands and hooves. The handle has less than to be desired. Most recently i bought two and keep them as back ups - today used one, nee never used, the handle was loose and the handle is cracked and will not hold the blade securily

I ordered this for my goats feet an omg its very big it says its for goats but this is more for larger farm animals like cows are horses. Its also very heavy