How To Trim The Equine Hoof Naturally, the best 30 minutes you’ll spend if you have a desire to trim your own equine.  Starting with what to look for in tools, you’ll enjoy step by step instructions for the perfect trim. Bring a notebook so you can take notes or better yet, bundle it with The Natural Trim Book and write in the margins. Either way, you’ll be so thankful that your horse’s hooves aren’t as tuff as this horse’s.