The horn of the hoof sole in domestic horses often becomes deteriorated or grows excessively thick in some areas. The Contouring Sole Rasp provides you with an additional means of cleaning out decayed horn and shaping the contour of the sole and bars to help promote healthy concavity. It has a varied curve that allows for rasping both the broader arc of the sole and the tighter curves near the bars and heels. In addition, its beveled point is useful for scraping dirt and grit out of the grooves along the sides of the frog or from cracks in the white line and wall. The Contouring Sole Raspis easier to use than a hoof knife and gives you more precise, gradual control as you remove unhealthy horn from the sole and bars.