Bought a cheap hoof stand that broke after two horses

I got a no-name stand online for $85 thinking it would save me cash. The leg snapped clean off while I was working on a big draft cross last Tuesday. What do you guys use that can actually take the weight?

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noah_webb1mo ago

Check the actual weight rating, not just the brand. I've seen stands that look solid but are only rated for 800 pounds, and a draft cross can lean way more than that. @ramirez.blair is right about Tough-1 being solid, but even then, you gotta match the model to your horse.

ramirez.blair1mo ago

My friend's cheap stand broke just like yours, so she finally bought a Tough-1 and it's a tank.

mason7281mo ago

Whoa, wait a second. An $85 stand? That's wild. I mean, I've bought cheap stuff before and regretted it, but I've never seen a leg snap clean off like that. You must have been standing right there when it happened, that's terrifying. A draft cross leaning into it puts way more stress than most people think, those horses can shift their weight in a split second. I honestly can't believe they sell those things without a warning label or something. Take this with a grain of salt, but I'd be looking at a used one from a good brand if you can find one, even if it's a little beat up.